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moosehead
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Older Ripster sit-in style great for stability and younger kids. I've had both a 9 year old and 3 year old in this one, no problems. Can just chug or also handle speed and outside wake moves.
This one has a few hefty patches in it, so we're looking at the Aquaglide LE 2's which have a few tow options both mild and wild.
The ride-on-top styles give a wilder, speedier ride with more ability to toss the riders if you so choose. Those Mables look like a blast.
This one has a few hefty patches in it, so we're looking at the Aquaglide LE 2's which have a few tow options both mild and wild.
The ride-on-top styles give a wilder, speedier ride with more ability to toss the riders if you so choose. Those Mables look like a blast.
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huttcraft
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Why not try a kneeboard? They're super-easy for the kids, don't need much more than 10 or 15 mph, and are a great stepping-stone out of things you sit on and into things you actually do (eg. wakeboarding, waterskiing). My 9-year-old has been kneeboarding for a couple of years and my 7-year-old is just starting. I started them both behind the 10-horse tin boat which was far less intimidating. Now they can't get enough, and find inflatables boring.
Dave
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I just have the single tube and the speedzone2 from sportstuff. Loooks like you already have some of the best towables. Sportstuff makes one called the paparazzi. I have friends who have it and it is a lot of fun too. I just bought the booster ball a few weeks ago. I really like how the tube handles with it.
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/s..._45047_225016004_225000000_225016000_225-16-4
http://www.premiumpowersports.com/Sportsstuff-Poparazzi-Rocker-3-Person-Towable-p-867.html
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/s..._45047_225016004_225000000_225016000_225-16-4
http://www.premiumpowersports.com/Sportsstuff-Poparazzi-Rocker-3-Person-Towable-p-867.html
shockerfd
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I'm an old kneeboarder myself and love it. Our youngest is 7 and struggles to get herself on the boat from the water. lol I'm curious how you get your kids up on their boards.
huttcraft
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Hi Shock -- My 9-year-old started a couple of years ago. We began by pulling him around the lake very slowly behind the tin boat. He would stay on his stomach but had a great time. By his third or fourth time out, though, he pulled himself up on to his knees. After that he was able to start on his stomach and pull himself up right away, digging his elbows into the board for stability while still holding the rope. He's pretty timid so I think using the little, unintimidating aluminum boat was a big factor in his success.
I just bought a new O'Brien board (the old one got a bit too waterlogged after a quarter-century), and it has a removable hook on the nose for hooking the handle when starting out. My daughter, 7 like yours, is using that and finding it helps her get her balance as she pulls herself up.
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WOOSAB
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The ball actually helps. Basicly with the jet boat and how low the eye is the rope kept getting pushed under the water. So the ball keeps the rope high out of the water and it also makes it easier when your are taking off or those hole shots. You can tell a difference immediatly. also the ball keeps the water from hitting you in the face.
yeah i used the ball once so far. Really made a difference. Glad I found someone talking about it on here.
called a Booster ball. Made by sportstuff. I got it off ebay for $82 shipped.
I havent seen one in person yet, but I GOTTA HAVE ONE !! SUMO TUBE !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxfQrD8czHI&feature=fvst
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxfQrD8czHI&feature=fvst
I got this Rave Ravenger for the kids. It holds one, two or three people. The kids have enjoyed it so far, but I would say it's more on the tame side of the tubes.
Have you looked at the Sportstuff Wake Ryder? It's got multiple positions, including standing. Another that might be fun is the LULU 2, as it has a "steering" system in it.
Put the name of a tube you're interested in on YouTube and you'll be able to find some videos to see it in action.
Have you looked at the Sportstuff Wake Ryder? It's got multiple positions, including standing. Another that might be fun is the LULU 2, as it has a "steering" system in it.
Put the name of a tube you're interested in on YouTube and you'll be able to find some videos to see it in action.
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fearthisinc
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not to change the topic but i was just curious.. guys always mention sucking up ropes but how are guys sucking them up if the rope hangs out the back?? i mean unless you start reversing how do these things get sucked up??
huttcraft
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Hi Feathers -- typically to pick-up a downed skier or tuber (a tube-rider, that is, not a potato), the driver goes back and circles around the person in the water. That way the person can't miss the rope and won't have to swim for it. The person in the water is supposed to grab the rope and let it pass through his hands until he reaches the handle or tube. If the driver misjudges the circle or loses sight of the rope handle, however, the boat can pass over the rope. Game over. I haven't done it with a jet boat (yet, knock on wood), but been pretty close lots of times over the years with an outboard.
Dave
I checked there it was gonna be like 88 after shipping. I am a cheap ass. I try to find the lowest price. I also have a way of saving an extra 8% on ebay. So really I got it for like 75 after my rebate and shipping.
On the pioint of sucking up a rope, I try to be anal. I dont let it get anywhere near the boat. I make sure everyone in the tube and on the boat knows to be careful. I am sure my time will come some day, but for now I have been successful just making sure everyone knows how vital it is to keep the rope away.
Jetboater02
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Not sure if my tube is more aggressive but it is fun and pretty stable. So I can easily sling the rider across my wake and not lose him/her for quite a while.
BUt I have to agree with the knee board as the most fun for all my guest.
JWLogsdon
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I had My boat for 30 min before sucking up a ski rope. I was all happy about having a jet and didnt have a prop in back.... I had in in Neutral... but the shaft was still spinning. I learned the hard way.
Also most of the tubes with wings have been banned up here in MI.
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