Being on the water is great. But carefree travel on top of the water is a sport everyone can enjoy. Tubing – riding behind your boat on towable tubes – is fun on the river, lake, or ocean. Plus it’s simple, as all the rider has to do is hold on and smile.
Heavy-duty construction
Facing forward or riding chariot-style, dual tow points means double fun. If you’re looking for style, this bright towable tube is like riding an actual sofa on the water. Three riders fit on this heavy-duty tube. Or one rider can lounge across the 79-inch by 78-inch (deflated) round orange couch. Quickly inflates with the patented wide-opening safety valve. The high backrest and foam seats give you a comfy ride.
Hang on for fun
Grab three friends and get ready for a thrilling experience. Looking for a tube for a wild ride? This is the towable tube for you. Holding up to four riders, this thrilling towable tube is made to ride the wake and give you a bouncy, exhilarating ride. It’s got a Kwik-connect fitting making it simple to attach to your tow lines. The one-way valve means you don’t leak air when you finish inflating.
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It has fins
You’ll stay more secure on your rip-roaring ride with the help of stabilizing bolster fins. If you’re ready for some fun on the river, this towable tube accommodates up to three riders, but there are smaller and larger tubes, too. At 78-inches wide and 75-inches long, it’s the perfect size for three fun-loving riders. Called the G-Force for a reason, it’s got six nylon-wrapped handles with knuckle guards. The PVC bladder is extra-thick and then covered with heavy-duty nylon. We love just how simple their special Kwik-Connect system makes attaching the tube a snap.
Buy: Airhead G-Force Towable Tube
In good taste
The hot dog design makes you hungry for some time on the lake. Three riders can enjoy the eight-and-a-half foot (deflated) towable tube. It’s got three air bladders inside and they’re covered with a double-stitched nylon cover. Attach the tube quickly with their sturdy Kwik-Connect hook-up. The EVA padding means you’ll have cushioning where you need it, and it’s designed to keep chafing to a minimum. You’ll like how the non-slip handles are cushioned, too.
Buy: Airhead Hot Dog
Easy to board
The pull-up straps make it a cinch to get on this tube when you’re in the water. Carrying one or two riders (up to 340 pounds), this towable tube skips across the water. There are six soft handles with knuckle guards allowing you to ride it as you wish. Lie, sit or kneel snugly in the EVA body pads. The lightning valve has no loose parts, and this tube inflates or deflates twice as quickly as most.
Cyndi Mathews is a contributing writer to Florida Travel & Life, an online brand that inspires active, affluent travelers, providing them with insider information on discovering the best of Florida. Informative and engaging, the website showcases travel destinations, arts and cultural venues, vibrant dining scenes, recreational activities, the great outdoors and the revitalized real-estate market. Cyndi recently published her first book and enjoys traveling to Florida in her sailboat.