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 Post subject: Winter Storage
PostPosted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:02 pm 
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Hi,

I own a pair of i14Ts and was wondering about winter storage. The garage is not heated and I was wondering if it's best to keep the tandem in the bag or keep them inflated.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Ken


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 Post subject: Re: Winter Storage
PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:17 am 
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Send them to me and I will keep them for you. I live in a mild climate and fish all year long.. I will keep the mojo on them until you need them back. What'ya think?


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 Post subject: Re: Winter Storage
PostPosted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:35 pm 
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Ken,

Did you get any suggestions that answered your winter storage question for the i14T's? I have an i14T and would like to know how to store for the winter as well. Right now it is folded and in the Case/Bag in the garage as well, but Michigan can be pretty cold come January.

Waterboss


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 Post subject: Re: Winter Storage
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 9:48 am 
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Our inventory is packed in the bags for long periods, so storing this way should be fine. I have heard of others rolling out the hull on a flat dry surface (deflated) and covering with a towel. Either way I believe. Must be dry though. Trapped water will expand when it freezes and could cause issues.

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 Post subject: Re: Winter Storage
PostPosted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:30 pm 
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I wash and dry it out, put a (very) little wd40 on the metal, silicon on the plastic bearing parts, fold it in the stuff sack...but I don't cinch it tight.
I dunno why...just seems cruel to leave it bound up super tight all winter. No issues with the i14 after two winters.

J


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