Thread: Drift socks

Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

I've used 2 18"ers for cranking.

Sounds like a real deal on those 36"ers Randle. Are they the reinforced PVC type?

I guess so. They are kind of a yellow vinyl type sock. I would think the ripstop type material would store better. I would have never used a sock before, but I was going down the isle in the local academy and saw them at a bargain last summer. I am now a firm believer in using a drift sock.

Hey feelay post some pix if n you can.

Originally Posted by wilbur

I would rather stay with the socks, they fold up and you can store anywhere in the boat.

Those should work. About the same as buckets. Friend of mine used to have a express about the size of yours,pulled 2 buckets and got speed down good for pulling cranks. I agree, storing those buckets in a boat like yours is a pain in the rear.

They also have an 18in. http://www.amazon.com/Package-Anchor...ef=pd_sim_sg_5

Originally Posted by wilbur

They also have an 18in. http://www.amazon.com/Package-Anchor...ef=pd_sim_sg_5

Wish they had some 30-36"ers. That's a great deal. I've got some blemishes on mine too. Props are hard on em!!! :-)

Originally Posted by wilbur

They also have an 18in. http://www.amazon.com/Package-Anchor...ef=pd_sim_sg_5

Get you some of those yellow line floats for a couple of bucks. Put them at the tie on loop. Put about 6 ft of line from sock to boat with quick snap. That way if you have to let it go that float will keep it up to retrieve.

Not pushing Academy just think they have a great deal and want to share. Free shipping on over $39 you could get 2 socks and 2 floating tow ropes for about $60 bucks.

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/mari...+socks&Ntk=All

RCC these were 2 for 30 and free shipping, besides 30 might be too big.