Ski Tubes offer some of the most fun in the water you will find!
All of our Ski and Towable Tubes have the fastest shipping and extra low prices!! Take a look at our gigantic selection of ski tubes and choose which towable you want to ride on the water. We feature both one-rider and multi-rider water tubes from Sportsstuff, Airhead & BodyGlove. All towable tubes that SkiDiscounters.com carries are top quality and even come with a manufacturer's warranty. These towables are a blast to ride.
Often, our customers have trouble deciding which towable to buy. They love all the ski tubes that we offer, especially because they come with free and super fast shipping. We have a simple solution for those fickle customers: BUY THEM ALL! Okay, Okay. You might not need a thousand ski tubes, but start with 2 or 3. SkiDiscounters.com looks forward to serving you.
As towable ski tubes have become more popular, more tube designs have become available. Choosing the right ski tube is a matter of knowing what you want to do with your tube on the water.
SINGLE RIDER SKI TUBE As the name states, a single rider boat tube accommodates only one rider. Single rider tubes tend to be high performance tubes. Because they are smaller and lighter, these water tubes are more maneuverable. They're better suited for tricks, jumping, flying and high speeds. They make great jet ski towable tubes.
Single rider boat tubes also tend to be more affordable and easier to store. Single rider tubes can safely use a standard strength ski tube towing line and a standard towing harness. The tow rope and tow harness safely allow the water tube to be towed behind the back of the boat. A one person ski tube normally requires a Sportsstuff 2k Tow rope, which is capable of holding slightly over 2000 lbs.
MULTI-RIDER BOAT SKI TUBE These towable water tubes can accommodate 2-6 people, depending on design. These tubes are inherently larger, slower and heavier than single rider models. Multi-rider tubes are great for families that want to slowly pull a group of kids behind the boat. They're also good for a group sociable adults who just want to have a good time on the water. Multi-rider water ski tubes are larger, more expensive and bulkier to store.
Note: Multi-person boat tubes require use of a heavy duty tow line and a heavy duty towing harness. Careful attention to equipment weight and stress limitations is required. Without heavy duty lines, the tow rope will snap. The snapped line will fling back like a whip and injure boat tube riders with amazing force.
STANDARD SKI TUBE DESIGN A standard tube is similar to a large inflatable innertube. It may or may not have a "floor" on the "inside of the doughnut hole." It will have handles on top. Riders can lay on their stomachs across the top, sit with their rear in the "doughnut hole" or sit upright with their rear on the top of the tube and feet in the "doughnut hole." Standard tubes come in both singer and mulit-rider designs.
DECK SKI TUBE A deck tube is a flat tube that's not unlike a mattress. There is no "doughnut hole." Riders lay on their stomachs while being towed behind the boat. They hold on to forward handles. These boat tubes get your face close to the water and give a greater sensation of speed. These towable tubes offer the best "high performance" features. Additionally, be prepared to get wet while on your towable. Because you are so close to the water, every bump will cause another splash to your face.
"RIDE IN" SKI TUBE A "ride in" tube is similar to a small boat. Riders sit on a dry seat or floor, with sides surrounding them. The "Ride in" ski tube is probably one of the most comfortable types of towable tubes. You can sit down and relax, stretch out your legs, and hold on to the handles.
SPECIALTY SKI TUBES Other fun water tube designs include stand-up chariots (an example would be the Sportsstuff Chariot Warbird), inflatable kneeboards, ride-on-top jet skis (Bodyglove GTR), hydrofoil boats and multi-rider "hot dogs" or "water weenies."
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