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My life in a hub

BassKnuckles

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I would say buy a flip over well worth the money I bought an Eskimo quick flip 2 last year for 230 best money I have ever spent!!! Those pop ups just don work in th wind but seems more popular now a days for the price they are

Actually the hub houses work great in the wind if you have a system and stick to it. Ive been in 20-25 mph winds with no problems. You can't just pop them open or you are going to have problems. When it is windy screw all four corners in before you pop it open. Then use the last two ice screws to hold out the two walls most facing the wind. That being said I have an Eskimo and would not buy some other brands.

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It would be nice if the Clam version had some spots to screw down on the skirt area like the Eskimo version.

I would like to contact Clam today to see if I can get a replacement rod. I see they sell the entire hub and rods for like $20. I'm looking for the phone number now.

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Welcome to the "Chase your hub across the ice" group! Lol.

I had to chase mine last year with my QF3's first set up on the ice. I love my hub house, no complains other then those real windy days. I try to angle the house so the corner is facing the wind, also when you can drive out I put my vehicle on the upwind side of the house to act as a partial wind block.

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After a couple practice sessions in the wind in the back yard, I gave my Eskimo 949i the first run on the ice. Actually there was no "running" after it. Staked all four corners and one for the sidewall/wind side. Popped it up with no problems. Stayed put. I think having the insulated model helped not acting like a sail because the fabric is heavier.

I can't find anything wrong with it, other than it doesn't like to go back in the bag too well. Put two strap tiedowns(non-ratcheting) around it and that helped(Thanks to some advice from a fellow member here)The straps also double as the sidewall tiedowns...adjust easy with no ropes to tie off.

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Welcome to the "Chase your hub across the ice" group! Lol.

I had to chase mine last year with my QF3's first set up on the ice. I love my hub house, no complains other then those real windy days. I try to angle the house so the corner is facing the wind, also when you can drive out I put my vehicle on the upwind side of the house to act as a partial wind block.

...cars make great anchor too :-) just remember it is hooked up to it if you decidedto head off the ice for something :-)

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I have the Clam Expedition as well. After 3 uses last year I had 2 poles break on me. Clam replaced them for me, but I carry duct tape to keep the peices together in case it happens again. Havent had it blow away on me yet though, knock on wood!

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So I'm picking up the Clam Voyager TCX on Friday. Is it going to be to much weight to bring out on the lake with 4 inches of ice?

No, the weight of the house is spread out over a big area. The house will be much safer than you will be on 4 inches. Also, if you're going to be pulling this house a lot do yourself a favor and put runners on it. Makes pulling it over snow a lot easier and saves the sled.

If you're assembling this house on your own do it in a heated area with an elevated works space and appropriate power tools or you'll be swearing a lot.

Be prepared to take the auger and propane tank out of the house to get it in the back of your truck. The Voyagers are great houses but are a bit heavy to handle by yourself.

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BassKnuckles: at least you have a good sense of humor about it... I like your style.

My Otter two man is great. I have 0 complaints. No problem pulling it. Just pulled through grass and dirt for 200 yrds over the weekend. Even deep snow is easier than that. Got tired, but it wasn't that bad.

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