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I do not have personal experience with these, but one of my buddies who was at the show (and is seriously considing getting one of these) used a similar type craft (i.e., a knock-off) and said that he basically was able to row circles around his fishing partners that were using pontoon boats. Especially useful when appraching a rapid and needing to get in the right line in a hurry.
It also seemed to me to be a "best of both worlds" compromise, having float tube characteristics in terms of lightness and the ability to use fins, but still sitting up off the water with oars as well. A very shallow draft contributes to the maneuverability, while the open front makes it easy, when in shallow water, to just stand up and cast, while the boat just stays with you. The owner also said that the seat was strong enough to stand on, and that they are working on perfecting a casting platform that would mount in the "foot hole" area. He said that it was approved up to Class 4 rapids as long as the rower was experinced.
It's a bit pricey, but seems like it's probably worth the money.
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