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Hmm... I can't imagine we're talking about the same braided hoses. Or the same rubber hoses.
I am in the minority on the braided hose thing, I actually like it for a 7' hose. I do not use the DRIS hoses rather than the Miflex branded hose, maybe that is the difference. I don't find it floaty at all.