Airhead slice tube - be careful

NH_boater · 08-10-2012, 09:19 AM

Just a heads up to tubers, especially for younger kids. I purchased an airhead slice and in the first few minutes of using, this thing submarined very quickly and very deep, bringing a frightened nine year old down with it. I know folks will say you started too slow, or the kid was too far forward, or the tube was under-inflated. Maybe she was not all the way back but start and inflation was both good and I think body position was good too. She was too confused or too afraid to let go.

After the fact research turned up a large amount of this exact complaint on the airheads, especially the slice. Shame on me for not researching this first.

I have since replaced it with a tube with a great reputation and we are back to having fun

Two points. The airhead slice was very frightening to us so please be careful if using this tube. I am sure the older kids don't mind but a younger kid will not like the experience of submarining unexpectedly. This tube has a reputation for subbing.

Second point. Kudos to Gillian Marine for understanding and taking back the tube.

08-10-2012, 09:19 AM	#1
NH_boater Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 298 Thanks: 14 Thanked 147 Times in 62 Posts	Airhead slice tube - be careful Just a heads up to tubers, especially for younger kids. I purchased an airhead slice and in the first few minutes of using, this thing submarined very quickly and very deep, bringing a frightened nine year old down with it. I know folks will say you started too slow, or the kid was too far forward, or the tube was under-inflated. Maybe she was not all the way back but start and inflation was both good and I think body position was good too. She was too confused or too afraid to let go. After the fact research turned up a large amount of this exact complaint on the airheads, especially the slice. Shame on me for not researching this first. I have since replaced it with a tube with a great reputation and we are back to having fun Two points. The airhead slice was very frightening to us so please be careful if using this tube. I am sure the older kids don't mind but a younger kid will not like the experience of submarining unexpectedly. This tube has a reputation for subbing. Second point. Kudos to Gillian Marine for understanding and taking back the tube.