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Snow Tubes: A Few Quick Tips
1. Wintertime always brings with it a host of enjoyable ways to be active outside, despite the freezing weather. And generally it is the snow sled, snowboard, and snowshoe that get a lot of attention. But the snow tube deserves a solid look at, not only because it is a good bit of fun, but because it's inexpensive and easy to store during the off-season.
2. Ready for some unimpressive trivia? The snow tube doesn't usually have a hole in the middle. That's right, it's usually just a dimple where you can comfortably sit and bounce your way down the hill. If the hole were the way through, you'd eventually slip down and touch the ground, causing fun-ruining drag. It also allows plastic runners to go all along the bottom for greater control and speed.
3. Snow tubing is way fun, no doubt, but in general snow tubes can be pretty difficult to control. Protect yourself from becoming a bare-headed, errant projectile by using a proper helmet with firm polystyrene. Should you be unfortunate enough as to actually employ the helmet for its intended purpose, replace it even if it doesn't look broken.
4. We like snow tubes with lots of handles, not just a couple. Ideally, you'd go down the hill seated with your feet first, but snow tubes can be a little unpredictable, so it's nice to have a few contingency handles just in case.
5. Most people, like their car tires, tend to under fill snow tubes. We won't speak for every tube or manufacturer, but the tube should feel very firm. A single adult of average weight should be able to stand on it without changing the shape too much or losing balance. A firm snow tube means a more controlled, safer ride, not to mention a faster one.
6. Because no snow tube is perfectly air tight, adjustments may need to be made. If you are going to leave your snow tube out in the sun for a while, let out a little air (remember, hot air expands). Conversely, if you leave it in the shade for a few hours, expect to have to fill it a bit more to get it back to the proper pressure.
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