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Safety Tips For Water Tubing
Time: 2018-06-19 13:45
Summer is the season to head out on water, this post list several safety tips for you when towing and inflatable tube behind your boat.
inflatable water tubingRiding an inflatable tube is very fun and exciting in summer, the common towable tubes include banana boats and flying fish. Pull an inflatable towable tube behind your boat can be extremely fun and entertaining for people of all ages, can also be dangerous if you don't do it correctly. Here are a few safety tips for you to tow a tube behind a boat and have a fun, safe time.

1. Have a good inflatable towable tube. Always double check your inflatable when using it. Have it inflated properly and inspect for punctures or seam leak. If any rider feels the air pressure of the tube changes, then stop using it immediately and inspect it for damage.

2. Ensure you have a good tow rope. Your tow rope should has the necessary strength to avoid breaking the rope when towing at high speed. So it's necessary to inspect your tow rope before using it. Remove any knots that may have formed in the rope and make sure it has no frayed from premature wear.

3. Make sure you have life jackets for everyone. Let's be clear here everyone means both riders and boaters, no matter what age you are or your ability to swim, it's more than just common sense to have a life jacket when ridding inflatables on the water. No one should head out to the water without a life jacket.

4. Don't start until everyone is ready. The boater should talk to the riders before starting, determine a good communication method such as verbal cue or gesture to lower the risks of an unintended injury occurring. For example, when the riders are ready on the inflatable tube, one of you can put the thumb up and show the boater that you are ready to go. And when the boater is ready to make turn, riders can see his hand signals.

5. Keep accelerating gradually. Don't try to go the highest speed at first and always be aware of your full speed. Too much power may disengage the tow rope or even damage the inflatable. And slow the boat when crossing big wakes.

6. Have a spotter whenever possible. The driver needs to focus on what is ahead and steer the boat, a spotter can focus on what is behind such as communicate with the riders and keep any eye on who fell into the water. If you can't have a spotter, then you can install a rearview mirror instead, so that the driver can be able to watch the riders.

7. Pulling one tube at a time. Some people may want to pull two tubes behind a boat at the same time to entertain more riders, it's not recommended. Because two inflatable tubes with tow ropes can create extra slack or tension and increase the chances of collision and injury. It can be dangerous when making a turn.

The water tubing or boat tubing is a very fun and enjoyable water sport for your family, keep these safety tips in mind to make sure your experience is safe and exciting. Have a great time with the water tubing in this hot summer. Buy various inflatable towable boats from sunjoy, we provides top quality banana boats, flying fish boats, custom water tubes, etc.