What are tow tubes and how to use them:

Tow tubes are a bunch a fun for both adults and kids. If you want to have an absolute blast behind a boat, then a towable tube like the Adventure kings 2 person tow tube and the Adventure kings 3 person tow tube are a good place to start. Inflatable towing tubes can be used on lakes, rivers, dams and even for added thrills the ocean. What is a towable tube though, well essentially a tow tube like the picture above is an inflatable tube that by using a specific rope known as a tow rope connects to your boat. Depending on the boat it can either connect to the back of the boat, the centre pole or even if available the high pole. Towable tubes can be used all sorts of boat ie: ski boats, fishing boats and even jet skis. Once the tow rope is connected to your boat or jet ski and on the other end tired to the tow tube in a safe manner the boat driver can then start to drive at fast speeds while the riders hold on to the towable tube handles to stop from falling in the water. Inflatable towing tube can be endless amount of fun for all ages and types of people. Whether you’re an adrenalin junky and love the thrill of falling off the tow tube or even if you prefer to kick your feet up and enjoy a nice leisurely ride on top of the water inside the towable tube.

How to inflate a towable tube:

Your tow tube will come out of the box deflated and it’s a good rule of thumb for both ease of transport and to minimise risk of damage to transport the tube deflated. The first step to inflating your towable tube is to locate the inflate/ deflate valve as seen in the image provided of a Kings 2 person tow tube. Next you will need to Inflate the air clamber to approximately 25% whilst adjusting the tube inside the cover. A low-pressure inflation pump is recommended for inflation however A high-pressure air compressor like Adventure kings Thumper Air Compressor MkIII may be used but with extreme caution as to not over inflate the tube. This is due to the fact overinflating the tow tube may permanently damage the tube itself. On hot sunny days it is important to remember to leave room for air to expand. Only inflate tube to about to about 85%, leave the tube in the sunlight for a few minutes prior to use, then check the firmness.

How to attach a tow rope:

It’s important when connecting your towable tube that you only use specifically designed rope that known as tow rope which was created specifically to pull inflatable tubes. The tow rope must be properly attached to work correctly. The loop end must go through the hole prior to wrapping the loop around what is know as a cleat as seen in the image above. Inspect this molded tow cleat prior to each use, if it shows signs of damage, cracking or breaking do not use.

Inflatable towing tube Safety:

Towable tubes are great fun for all the family and friends but if they are not used safely, they can have unfortunate outcomes. So here are some tips to help you have some safe fun on the water. When towing passengers in an Inflatable towing tube a responsible observer must always be present inside the boat. Remember riders cannot control the tow tube so it’s the boat driver’s responsibility to always ensure rider’s safety. Although pre-arranged signals between the passengers, boat driver and also the observer should be made so if need be, the riders in the tow tube can signal the boat driver and observer to stop or slow down the boat. All riders of the towable tubes should always wear lifejackets and as a side note brightly coloured lifejackets help the riders be seen by boats if the rider falls into the water. Make sure you never use a tow tube under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Be sure to always be on the look out to make sure the tow rope is not tangled or at risk of easily engaging with people’s limbs. Most importantly as a driver but also as a passenger always keep the towable tube a clear safe distance from other people, boats, sharp and hard object, banks and also shallow waters

Types of towable tubes:

Tow tubes come in a vast array of colours, shapes, and sizes and it can be quite a daunting task choosing an inflatable towing tube so this guide should help make things easier. A 2 person tow tube like the adventure kings tow tube 2 person seen in the image below is a good mix of not too big that it will overload your boat but also not too small that you will be towing tubes all day to give your friends a turn one at a time. It is also a towable tube that is suitable for both adults and children. To ride this tube, place your backside in the hole and put both your legs over the front facing forward towards the boat and then just hold on. A 3 person tow tube like the adventure kings tow tube 2 person seen in the image below is a good step up for those who are after something slightly more adventurous. This inflatable towing tube can still be leisurely ridden although due to its flat nature it requires the rider to lay flat on their belly, so slightly more effort to hang on is needed. For those interested in stepping up the adrenaline then this tube is great choice as due to its low profile to the water you really feel all the action.

Why you need a tow tube:

So now you have all the ins and outs of everything tow tube related. If you feel like having an absolute blast on the water, then pick yourself up an inflatable towing tube like either the adventure kings tow tube 2 person or the adventure kings tow tube 3 person.