Towable tubes

Towable tube shapes

How many riders?

See the 1-rider, 2-rider, 3-rider and 4-rider towable tubes. A 3-rider tube also takes 1 or 2 riders, but a tube that is too big for a child on their own slides and skids more. For a family with young children, a covered couch tube with a backrest is reassuring; for teenagers, saddles and deck tubes give more thrills.

What sets two tubes apart

• The fabric: 420D nylon on most tubes, 840D, twice as thick, on the toughest models (Nitro 2, Super Fun 3, Hydro, Ninja 3, Racer 3).
• Two-way towing (Fun, Viper, Hydro, Super Fun 3): the tube is towed from the front or from the back, and the riding position changes.
• The neoprene top (“soft top”): softer, and cooler in the sun than nylon.
• The Boston valve: it inflates and deflates in a few minutes.
• The covered mesh bottom: it drains water, so the tube stays light.

Essential kit

A rope rated for at least the number of riders (60 ft, or 18.3 m), a 12 V inflator that plugs into the boat’s battery, a quick connector and a repair kit: it is all in the towable tube accessories. And a vest for every rider.

Safety and regulations

In France, the person being towed wears a vest or buoyancy aid of at least 50 N, and the driver has a second person on board to watch them. Towing takes place in the zones and channels set aside for it; on a lake, a prefectural order sets the zones and times. See our lifejackets.

Match the speed to the riders: the feeling of speed is far stronger on a tube than on board. With children, go gently and avoid tight turns.

The Water Universe shop belongs to Motor Boat 74, a boat dealer in Saint-Jorioz on Lake Annecy: we ride what we sell, and we can advise you on +33 4 57 57 27 27. A product in stock can be collected from the shop within 24 h; the rest are ordered from the manufacturer.