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Have you tubeless ready rims? If so, it might be the option for you.
But for me, I was getting pinch flats when I started using a CX bike with butyl tubes, as my rims weren't tubeless ready I switched to latex tubes and went for ages before picking one up.
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Could just be bad luck? Maybe up the psi. Taking some liberties with facts here since it's been so hot and dry maybe the courses are faster, and maybe you're hitting obstacles at a higher speed. Upping the psi will make it less comfortable but less susceptible to pinch flats.
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Tubs. Just do it.
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100% record of pinch flats running 35-40psi with 33mm tyres and ~70kgs
I don't know the courses you're running but I am 90kg and run 25-30psi depending on muddiness. Sounds like you may also need to look at line choices maybe?
I have tried latex tubes. They feel better but patching them is a bitch so went back to butyl. Going tubeless this year for first time. Rode around the other day on 15psi for shits n giggles. Squirmy AF tho!
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Tubeless or latex tubes for cross?
Tried a few summer league races so far this year and 100% record of pinch flats running 35-40psi with 33mm tyres and ~70kgs. What are the pros and cons? I only have a single wheelset so multiple wheels with multiple tyre options isn’t really an option.