Nika
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2024
Got this few years ago then decided to get super mable as I see so many people having It and I hated it. Bought this tube again and never going back! Way better built, super mable sinks, my little girl almost drowned, unsafe. This tube is very safe and you don’t get as splashed. Much more enjoyable ride.
L W
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2023
I chose this tube after seeing it recommended for young riders, because it is extremely stable. I am a grandparent and have always felt somewhat unsettled when the kids tube. They can handle themselves in the water, but they have never been dumped off a tube, so I still always worried whether they would handle it well. So when I saw reviews saying this tube is pretty close to untippable, I knew we had to try it. It absolutely lived up to its reputation. We tow it with a tritoon with a 150hp engine and we use a shockball and a 60’ row rope. It performs beautifully. The kids are ages 4, 6, and 9 and they all loved it. We typically tow at about 20-22 mph (15-18 if the 4 yr old is riding), and while we never attempt to tip the kids, we also do not need to be overly cautious when using this tube. We can easily turn so they get the thrill of the increased speed, but the tube never shows any sign of tipping and there is never any air under the tube - it sticks to the water like it was glued there. I think the side wings are what really makes the difference - they stabilize the tube more than the average tube of this type. For the 6 and 9 year old, we sometimes tow them chariot style. Be aware that when first starting up in this position, the tow point of the tube does have a tendency to dip forward and under the water a bit, even with the shockball. We figured out that the way to prevent this is to have the kids on their knees, holding on, but leaning back so they are counterbalancing the tipping, and then to start up pretty quickly. As soon as we get going the kids can kneel upright with no problem.We also towed adults with kids. The four year old went with his mom, who weighs about 130. We were initially concerned that the disparity in their weight would create problems, but there was no issue at all. We also towed the 9 year old and a 200 lb adult man chariot style. The 9 year old knelt in front and the grownup knelt behind him and held on to the handholds that are farther out. Again, no problem at all other than needing to lean back at start up.We really could not be more pleased. This was the first tube I ever felt 100% comfortable towing young kids on. It was a huge relief to see them having so much fun without the worry of tipping. They would have loved to go even faster than our max speed, and I’m confident we could have safely done that, but we don’t because in a turn the tube is moving about twice the speed of the boat (any tube is, not just this one) and if by any chance they did tip, 50 mph is awfully fast for a kid to hit the water and keep their wits about them. As they get older we may increase speed but for now 20 mph is plenty.Highly, highly recommend this tube. Also I would advise getting a shockball - I’m amazed at the difference it makes and am sold on always towing with one.
RLW in Florida
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2020
This inflatable is a beast yet easy to tow and stow. An onboard 12v pump helps immensely in getting to the water without having to inflate and carry enroute to the ramp. The construction is unbelievable with heavy duty stitching, heavy weight exterior, and high quality bladders. Both of which can be easily removed for drying and storage. The versatility on the water is exceptional with the riders being able to sit, knee, or lay down facing the boat. Worth every penny. The best feature is the inflation valves. Each of the two have a smaller port with a one-way valve allowing for full inflation without the loss of air. Awesome!
Rob Nutley
Reviewed in Canada on July 9, 2020
Product was great. However shame on me for not really paying attention to the shipping costs. They were almost 50% of the cost($190)of the product.Ridiculous!!!!!!
David C.
Reviewed in Australia on February 2, 2020
This is a great product and the kids were absolutely delighted with it. It's very stable, looks awesome and loads of fun. However out of the box it was leaking and within 10-15 minutes of usage (on the first day) it would go soft and require pumping up again.By pumping it up every 10-15 minutes we did manage to get a great few hours usage out of it, but I wish it was built better with stronger seams and higher quality inflation points. We couldn't work out where the leak was so we have had to return it. We will get a replacement but unfortunately the shipping takes two weeks so we miss out on using it for two weekends. Hopefully the second one lasts more than 10 minutes out of the box.
Sandra Bamford
Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2018
We have a 6 year old and an 8 year old. We have tried other tubes int he past which simply nose-dived and spilled everyone off. This tube is stable, even in choppy water. I have tried it out myself with the kids - we had a blast. I would definitely recommend!
SMT
Reviewed in Canada on August 7, 2018
This tube is perfect for younger riders. Very stable and a very comfortable ride. The kids could spend all day on this tube!
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2017
Looks like a great tube at a great price
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2016
Best tube we've ever owned! 2nd one we've purchased. First tube wore out after 5 years. Kids love this tube on windy days -- catches air and has been vertical without flipping! Side wings keep it stable.
Ghislain Daigle
Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2016
Great tube! Good quality material, very stable even in rough waters, also because the front of the tube is angled up a little you can tow it a low speeds and it doesn't nose dive at all....Where most tubes do. It's a bigger tube but it only takes 4 to 5 min to inflate. This tube is more money then most but you get what you pay for.....better quality, better ride for many years to come!!!
Jason C.
Reviewed in Canada on December 18, 2016
****Update- bad beware**** after 2nd season.. As per below initial review, its a fun tube but Beware the valve is the weak point, it seaperates from the main tube and cannot be repaired. 170$US for a replacement bladder is the only option. Very disappointed as the rest of the tube is mint condition and well taken care of, always dried and out of sun, I am even carefull when opening the valve by supporting the base... boston style valves would have avoided this issue.. Seems very wasteful and sad because we cannot use it anymore****Spent a full summer using the warbird charriot. I was super hesitant at spending the money on this but so happy we did, it was a real treat. I could say this is almost professional quality like it could be used at a rental facility. The stitching and covering is very robust, the colours and graphics look amazing and the valves are big and strong ( wish these were screw on Boston type)Our 4 year old felt very safe alone back there with the walls and plenty of hand grabs . The wings make it very stable, it's almost impossible to tip over in a whip. The raised nose makes it tow perfectly unloaded, it will not submarine like most other designs. We had 5 kids on this once and one kid was too far forward and the nose dived, once the kid moved back it didn't happen again. Kids could bump around back there all day long it's fun and safe for all ages but can be very sporty when turned around charriot style for adults (converts in seconds).Fun as a towable, but also makes a great lounge when parked and also makes an awesome island playground for the kids to jump off or hang out on. All the friends kids gather on this while we park and socialize. It's hours of entertainment without using a drop of gas :)Can't say enough about this towable, it's a great reason to buy a boat :)
Michael
Reviewed in Canada on August 17, 2014
This is an excellent towable and is virtually untippable for those worried about that. Great action and rideability. Very well made and well worth the money and on my doorstep once it was ordered very quickly.
cloke&dagger
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2014
Tube does not hold up with temperatures below zero.Ripped open on the first attempt in deep snow. Nothing sharp.Waste of money.