Intex River Run I Sport Lounge, Inflatable Water Float, 53" Diameter

A few days ago, I purchased 12 River Run 1 tubes for my family and friends to go rafting. This was the first trip we took this summer, and we had a lot of fun! When compared to the cost of renting tubes or booking trips, the tubes will pay for themselves after four runs (including the cost of getting the PFDs). In addition, we have three rivers within one hour of us, and only one company offers one one-day excursion On one of them, you can float for an hour. We took our first trip and as we set up our floats, I came up with these five tips for avoid headaches and disasters I.

Intex Quick Fill 100 pump or a similar product is a good buy. For inflating tubes at home, I have an AC model, and I have a DC model with which I plug into my van when I'm Even though manual pumps, such as Airhead, can be used, the electric ones will be more convenient for you. 3.
Make sure you fully inflate every tube before the trip AND as soon as they arrive. As a result, you are not surprised when you see It has been reported that seams are problematic for some Most are having issues with leaking valves, however. It is easy to fix the valves There are a few seams that are a bit harder to find and repair. 1.
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3. Here are the most important points Be sure to check your valves at the river for leaks before launching. Put a cup of water in the compartment where the valve is after you fully inflate a tube. Make sure the valve is tight if the liquid is bubbling. Continue with tip #4 if you're unable to eliminate all of the bubbles. I have attached a photo to this article
4. You can wrap the threads of a valve with Teflon tape if it doesn't stop leaking after you unscrew it completely. I have purchased Teflon tape for $2 per roll and it has stopped every valve leak I have encountered. The white tape needs to be wrapped around the threads twice and the valve should be screwed back on securely. If there are bubbles, please ensure they are removed again - see tip #3). Please refer to the following photo

5. The 3 ft. pole can be carried. This flexible, clear plastic tubing is 34" long and can be used to reinflate any tube These flexible tubings are available at most hardware and home improvement stores. See the photo above to see how the tips provided would resolve 90% of the problems people have encountered using them and allow you to enjoy your first float (not just endure it) for years to come. In case the seams are split, you must find and fix them by yourself. It's possible the valves that you have are leaking, which they probably are, so I think the solutions described in #3 and #4 above would be useful.

Brylee Yang

| Mar 03, 2021

The river industry is something I'm familiar with I was carrying a tube and 235 pounds of heavy material. When I read that a black truck interior was not used, I was a bit skeptical There are many different tubes, but this one is perfect for river floats and You will find the back rest comfortable and it will help you with your neck. You can easily handle it with your arms and do a pretty good job paddling with the emergency handles out of the way. In shallow water, it is easy to let the tube bounce off a rock if your butt gets wet. It also features cup holders and a netting at the bottom to make it easier to store your drinks. According to friends, it's a good idea to put a life vest in the center to really protect you in shallow water with rocks, but I didn't do that, and I didn't need it. an air pump from Intex that plugs into the car lighter, and it took less than a minute to inflate. The tube is great, in a nutshell. An adult would find this too big, but a small child would find it perfect.

Andres Steele

| Jan 07, 2021

There were several of them, some of which had similar problems with torn material, popping leaks, etc. The only thing I wanted was something that would get me down the river intact. figured, as long as I was able to use it for a single outing, After hours of flopping around on this thing, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it was extraordinarily durable and comfortable. As I dragged the tube over mostly smooth rocks, I encountered a couple rough boulders, brushing up against a snaggy tree in the water, and hit one or two rough stones in addition. The boat was rolled down a path/boat launch that was not paved. I still have more than a month left in summer, so it looks like this one (along with the red and white one I picked up for a friend) are going to do.

Armani Hall

| Apr 13, 2021

Having recently moved to Georgia, where tubing on the river is very popular in the summer, I recently became interested in that It would be nice and sturdy if I could get a tube that would work well for me. A friend recommended this one to me and it had many rave reviews, so I decided to give it a go. The first thing I'll mention is that it does not come with a pump, which I find strange for a tube that is clearly unable to be pumped on its own. I would think that at least a manual pump should be provided for such a tube. I was lucky that my friend has a battery operated pump, which made inflating the tube very easy. It is made of very thick and durable material and has an extremely comfortable size. The tubing machine has been used once so far to get down a river when I was in high school. Our tube kept intact even when we went through some very rocky areas the rocks scraped it but we were not injured. Definitely on my list of recommended books.

Justice Finley

| Jun 11, 2021

Since I have acquired several of these over the years, I know that if they are only supposed to last a trip then they are fine but out of the six I have purchased five of them have Often, they are found in the seams where the mesh meets the tube, which makes sense, since it seems like Since I only use them once, I've basically just disposed of them. My range of floats is between two and five before they The purchase of six is covered by this. Since I weigh about 180 pounds, I use them for tubing in Colorado on what I feel is a fairly tame river, but may be a bit more wild than most people do. In response to these leaks, they give you a patch kit, which may enable you to get to the end of the float, but is never an actual fix. Make sure you read the fine print.

Rebekah Houston

| Aug 13, 2021

With an electric pump, it is very easy to inflate It took about ten minutes from the moment I opened the box to when I was in the pool. Handles on either side of the tube make the process of getting on and off very convenient. In order to set this tube apart from all the rest, the headrest is indispensable. It is so comfortable that I fell asleep even on the first try. Despite being a plus sized woman myself, this hat is more than adequate for anyone who is tall or big. We will definitely buy again in the future and recommend to all our.

Beau Cabrera

| Jan 19, 2021