The best towable tubes have come a long way since people used to drag an SUV tire behind their boats. While old-fashioned car and truck inner tubes provided a whole lot of fun, they weren’t exactly safe, and as well as being prone to bursting, they weren’t very streamlined either.
Most people spent more time on the water than in it, and getting water blasted up your butt is no one’s idea of fun!
Modern-day boat tubes are designed to be strong, stable, and safe. They’re available in a wide range of designs and prices, and where some are perfect for solo riders, others are made for two or more people.
Boat towables are also made to last. They have strong anchor points and even enclosed bottoms, making them more like pull behind boat floats than old-fashioned inner tubes.
If you are in the market for a watersports tube, this is the article for you! We’ve tried and tested 11 of the best models on the market so that, whatever your budget, you can find the best model for your needs.
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Best Towable Tubes
1. Big Mable
Big Mable
$263.96 in stock
1 used from $200.97
Features
- 1-2 rider tube for boating and watersports
- EVA Padding: Comfy foam pads that make your ride smooth and enjoyable
- Dual Tow Points: Two separate tow points so you can decide how you want to ride
- Fully Covered: Entire tube is covered with our double stitched nylon to ensure both comfort and years of use
- Patented Speed Safety Valve: Patented simple valve for quick and easy inflating and deflating
Big Mable is a one or two-person tube designed to be comfortable, safe, and fun. It’s made from hardwearing materials and should provide hundreds of hours of fun. Big Mable also looks pretty cool, and adults and kids will love riding it.
Key Features
- 69″ long x 66″ wide
- Dual towing points
- Quick connect towing anchors
- 1-2 riders
- Side and floor grab handles
- Supportive high-back design
- Heavy-duty covered nylon construction
- Easy to connect inflation/deflation valves
- Fully covered seats
This boating tube can be towed forward or backward to provide more variety and fun. It’s built from very tough materials, and the handles are really strong, so it’ll stand up to plenty of high-speed use. The mesh seats mean it’s also very safe and comfortable.
Pros
- Very well-made
- Heavy-duty materials
- Can be towed forward or backward
- Very strong handles and valves
Cons
- Quite big
- Expensive
Big Mable might be a funny name for a towable tube, but if you are looking for a product that’s hardwearing, safe, and lots of fun, this one is a good option. It’ll hold up to lots of abuse, and anyone who uses it is going to have a safe and exciting time.
2. Airhead Blast
Airhead Blast
3 used from $41.65
Features
- 1 rider tube for boating & watersports
- Kwik-Connect - Airhead's patented Kwik-Connect for quick and easy rope connection
- Partially Covered - Heavy-duty partial nylon cover
- Speed Safety Valve - For fast and easy inflating and deflating
- Padded Handles - Non-slip cushioned handles providing comfort and stability
Towable tubes can be expensive. If you are a professional watersports center operator, that cost is probably justifiable. But, for us “amateurs,” such a high-quality product is unnecessary. This towable tube from Airhead is much more budget-friendly.
Key Features
- 1 rider
- Padded, non-slip handles
- Classic donut shape
- Fully enclosed bottom
- Quick connect towing anchor
- Partially covered in a heavy-duty nylon
This traditionally designed product looks a lot like a brightly colored truck tire. But, with an enclosed base, webbing handles, and a super-strong towing point, it’s far safer and more fun to use. It’s well-priced and available in larger sizes too.
Pros
- Very competitively priced
- Easy to inflate/deflate
- Strong padded handles and enclosed bottom for comfort and safety
- Available in a range of sizes
Cons
- Only one towing point
- Maybe too small for larger adults
The single version of this towable tube is ideal for kids and smaller adults but not so good for bigger folk. It’s buoyant enough but hard to sit in and stay on if you are on the larger size. This issue can be remedied by buying the two-person model.
3. Airhead Mach
Airhead Mach 2
$181.89 in stock
3 used from $70.33
Features
- 1-2 rider tube for boating and watersports
- Kwik-Connect - Airhead's patented Kwik-Connect for quick and easy rope connection
- Partially Covered - Heavy-duty partial nylon cover
- Speed Safety Valve - For fast and easy inflating and deflating
- Padded Handles - Non-slip cushioned handles providing comfort and stability
Are you fed up with your tubing partner sliding and rolling all over you when the towboat turns? If so, the Airhead Mach is the one for you. With two separate seats, both riders stay put, no matter how hard and fast the boat turns.
Key Features
- 69″ x 69″
- 1-2 riders
- Heavy-duty covered nylon construction
- Two separate seats
- Central and side webbing handles
- Quick connect towing anchor
- Fully enclosed bottom
With its more streamlined shape, this is a tube for going fast. But the twin cockpit design means it’s suitable for younger and more nervous riders too. This is a great all-rounder that the entire family can enjoy.
Pros
- Unique design
- Heavy-duty construction
- Well-priced
- Fun for all the family
Cons
- Riders must be similar in size to avoid flipping during turns
This product’s main drawback is that the riders must be similar in weight and size to keep it balanced. Too much weight on one side will make it unstable. This is also true for a solo rider; you must sit in the middle. But for pairs of adults or similar sized kids, this towing tube should provide a whole lot of fun.
4. Airhead Slice
Airhead Super Slice
$171.20 in stock
13 used from $106.45
Features
- 1-3 rider tube for boating and watersports.Designed for 1 to 3 ridersSuper Slice's nylon cover is manufactured from 100% 840 denier nylon, giving it twice the strength of many of our competitors deck tube covers6 nylon-wrapped handles and neoprene knuckle guards
- EVA Padding: Comfy foam pads that make your ride smooth and enjoyable
- Kwik-Connect: Our one-of-a-kind tow system lets you quickly and easily connect your tube to the rope
- Padded Handles: Foam-filled, nylon wrapped handles ensure comfort while you hold on tight
- Patented Speed Safety Valve: Patented simple valve for quick and easy inflating and deflating
This towable tube is big enough for three full-sized adult riders. It’s got plenty of strong handles and is made from heavy-duty materials, so it should survive many hours of high-speed use. This tube is a lot of fun!
Key Features
- 1-3 riders
- Fully covered with heavy-duty 840D nylon
- Quick connect towing anchor
- Rapid inflation/deflation valve
- Six non-slip, EVA padded handles
- Reinforced seams
While some tubes are designed for sitting on, this model is meant to be laid on. This lowers your center of gravity and allows you to slice through the water, which is probably where is tube gets its name! It’s perfect for safe, high-speed excitement.
Pros
- Quick and easy to inflate/deflate
- Can be used by one, two, or three people
- Stable and comfortable
- Hardwearing
Cons
- Cannot really be used while seated
You COULD sit on this tube, but if you do, you’ll probably fall off very quickly! Providing you are looking for a tube to lie on, this product is a hardwearing, well-priced option.
5. Towable Booster
Towable Booster Tube
$82.29 in stock
1 used from $73.56
Features
- This towable tube Booster ball is attached to a tow rope to keep it lifted out of the water, which also boosts the visibility of your tow rope, making it easy to find and grab when needed
- Reduces rope spray and prevents the rope from getting sucked into wake, so you can spend more time cruising and less time fixing things
- The Booster Ball itself acts like a shock absorber that minimizes drag and acts as a barrier to snap backs
- The Booster Ball helps extend the life of your towable by reducing stress on the tube and its cover, helping it deliver fun and action for years to come
- Includes 60-foot 4,100-pound break strength, 16-strand polypropylene rope
One of the most difficult aspects of towing a tube is that the towline tends to sag and even sink into the water. This can cause the front of the tube to dig into the water, increasing drag. The Sportssuff towable booster tube is designed to go between your tube and your boat to stop the towline from sinking.
Key Features
- Suitable for 1-4 rider tubes
- Heavy-duty PVC bladder with full 840D nylon cover
- Supplied with 4100-pound breaking strain towline
- Rapid inflate/deflate valve
You don’t ride on this product. Instead, it goes between your boat and whatever inflatable you are towing. It not only keeps the towline afloat, but it also acts as a shock absorber for a more comfortable ride and less stress on the towing anchors.
Pros
- Reduces drag and increases speed and fuel economy
- Use in place of a regular towline
- Made to last
Cons
- Connectors not included
If things like rope drag, submerging tubes, and a choppy tow/ride bother you, this product will help. It can be used with most towable tubes. Use it in place of your normal static towline. However, you will also have to buy connectors to attach it to your boat and tube.
6. Airhead Hot Dog
Airhead Hot Dog 3
$165.00 in stock
3 used from $74.30
Features
- 1-3 rider tube for boating and watersports.Neoprene seat pads for comfortBoston Valve for convenient inflating and deflating Double-Stitched Full Nylon Cover and Deluxe nylon handles with neoprene knuckle guard
- Unique: A distinct product that is sure to turn heads. You won’t be able to find this anywhere else
- Padded Handles: Foam-filled, nylon wrapped handles ensure comfort while you hold on tight
- Fully Covered: Entire tube is covered with our double stitched nylon to ensure both comfort and years of use
- EVA Padding: Comfy foam pads that make your ride smooth and enjoyable
This sit-on towable tube is well-priced and should provide 1-3 riders with a great deal of fun. It’s not so good for turns but falling in is half the fun, right?! Shaped like a hotdog, this inflatable even looks like it’ll be enjoyable to use.
Key Features
- 1-3 riders
- 103” x 44”
- Quick connect towing anchor
- Non-slip, EVA padded handles
- Fully covered in a heavy-duty nylon
- Fast inflate/deflate valves
This inflatable hotdog is streamlined, stable, and provides a remarkably smooth ride. You’re sat relatively high, so it will roll if the boat turns too fast, but at lower speeds, it’s ideal for younger and more nervous riders.
Pros
- Streamlined design
- Comfortable to use
- Ideal for adults and kids
- Serious fun!
Cons
- Doesn’t turn very well
- Large and not easy to store when inflated
If you want straight-line speed, this is the towable for you. But, if you like tight turns and jumping wakes and waves, you’ll probably enjoy a lower, rounder tube instead. The only real downside of this product is its size. You probably won’t be able to stow it on your boat between uses.
7. Chariot Warbird
Chariot Warbird 2
$492.99 in stock
Features
- 1-2 rider tube for boating and watersports
- Dual Tow Points: Two separate tow points so you can decide how you want to ride
- Kwik-Connect: Our one-of-a-kind tow system lets you quickly and easily connect your tube to the rope
- EVA Padding: Comfy foam pads that make your ride smooth and enjoyable
- Patented Speed Safety Valve: Patented simple valve for quick and easy inflating and deflating
Standard round towable tubes are great in a straight line on calm water, but they’re very unstable over wakes and in turns. The Chariot Warbird is designed for stability, so it will provide a fun, exciting ride without dumping the riders in the water every time you hit a wave.
Key Features
- 1-2 riders
- 92” wide x 82” long
- Fully covered with 840D heavy-duty nylon
- Dual quick connect towing anchors
- High-speed inflation/deflation valves
- Multiple non-slip, padded handles
The Sportsstuff Chariot Warbird can be towed forward or backward for maximum fun. It’s wider than it is long so that, when you hit a wake, it should slide over it instead of flipping. This is an excellent towable for riders looking for excitement!
Pros
- Very stable design
- Heavy-duty construction
- Made to last
- Ideal for rougher waters
Cons
- Expensive
This product is one of the more expensive towable tubes on review. However, it’s made to last, and it’s also one of the most stable. If you want to jump wakes and waves, the Chariot Warbird is the tube for you!
8. WoW Bingo Inflatable
WOW Bingo Cockpit
Features
- DURABLE: Towable water tube with heavy-duty webbed reinforced tow system and double webbing foam handles with knuckle guards makes it a durable option. Front/back-tow points give both cockpit seating and chariot style towing options, 2 rides in 1.
- SECURE DECK SEATING: Bingo Inflatable water towable has deep secure cockpit construction with high backrest riser, also great for young kids who want a secure ride. Drop speed bottom allows for EZ fuel efficient towing with less drag on the boat.
- COMFORT AND PROTECTION: Full nylon cover with heavy-duty zippers, double Webbing foam knuckle guards, EVA foam pads, front and back tow points for two rides in one. Secure cockpit seating will also keep riders in the tube on the more extreme rides
- SUPERIOR TOWING SYSTEM: Includes a free 11 IN 4K aluminum EZ tow connector. It also features a heavy-duty K80 Heavy-Duty PVC bladder and double stitched full nylon cover with self-bailing drain vents. Speed valves for fast inflation and deflation
If you want to spend more time on the water than in it, this is the towable tube for you. It’s got deep sides and a raised backrest to put you closer to the water and hold you in place. Made to last, this heavy-duty towable tube should provide fun and excitement for riders of all ages.
Key Features
- 1-2 riders
- 69” x 68”
- Sit-in design
- Eight non-slip, padded handles
- Can be towed forward or backward
- Quick-fit towing attachments
- Covered in super-strong nylon
- High-vis graphics
- Fully enclosed bottom
This WoW model can be pulled forward or backward for extra fun. The deep tubes mean that you are close to the water and very stable, so you’ll glide over even large wakes without flipping.
Pros
- Stable and comfortable
- Suitable for users of all ages
- Very well-made
- Riders can sit or kneel as preferred
Cons
- Quite expensive
This isn’t the cheapest option on review, but nor is it the most expensive. It is, however, really well-made, stable, and lots of fun. Kneel or sit in it and get ready to enjoy a great ride!
9. Rascal
Features
- 1 rider tube for boating & watersports
- Partially Covered - Heavy-duty partial nylon cover
- Speed Safety Valve - For fast and easy inflating and deflating
- Padded Handles - Non-slip cushioned handles providing comfort and stability
- Kwik-Connect - Airhead's patented Kwik-Connect for quick and easy rope connection
If the idea of being towed in an old truck tire fills you with nostalgia, the Rascal is the product for you. Its no-frills design means it’s excellent value for money but should still provide plenty of thrills and spills.
Key Features
- Classic donut-shaped design
- 1 rider
- 63” x 63”
- Partially covered with heavy-duty nylon
- Six non-slip padded webbing handles
- Enclosed base
- Quick connect towing anchor point
- Rapid inflate/deflate valve
You can use this large tube while sitting or lying on your stomach. With plenty of handhold options, you’ll have no problem getting a good grip. It may be too big for very light/small kids and will probably flip easily with younger riders.
Pros
- Well-priced
- Heavy-duty construction
- Classic design
Cons
- Better for adults/larger kids
This might be a low-tech inflatable tube, but that doesn’t mean it won’t provide lots of excitement and fun. You’ll have to hold on tight but, for sliding sideways over wakes and waves, this tube is a BLAST!
10. Airhead Mach
Airhead AHM3-1 Mach 3
2 used from $131.25
Features
- 1-3 rider tube for boating and watersports
- Partially Covered: Part of the tube is covered with our double-stitched nylon for comfort and durability
- Kwik-Connect: Our one-of-a-kind tow system lets you quickly and easily connect your tube to the rope
- Padded Handles: Foam-filled, nylon wrapped handles ensure comfort while you hold on tight
- Patented Speed Safety Valve: Patented simple valve for quick and easy inflating and deflating
This version of the popular Airhead Mach has three cockpit seats. Because you sit in rather than on this inflatable, it’s ideal for younger riders and anyone who is worried about falling out or off. This IS a big inflatable, but it’s all-but perfect for family use.
Key Features
- 1-3 riders
- 107” x 75”
- Non-slip, EVA padded handles
- Back and headrests
- Quick connect towing point
- Partially covered in 840D heavy-duty nylon
- Rapid inflate/deflate valves
- High sided design
With this inflatable tube, you sit in and not on it. This puts you low to the water and makes for a very comfortable ride. Each user has their own set of grab handles and is held firmly in place by the high-sided seats. This is a very comfortable, stable towable.
Pros
- Ideal for families
- Suitable for one, two, or three riders
- Very stable, sturdy design
- Made to last
Cons
- Expensive
- Can only be towed one way
If you want to tow three people but don’t want to buy a hotdog-type tube, this model is worth considering. It’s comfortable and stable and will provide adults and kids alike with hours of fun and excitement.
11. Poparazzi
Features
- Dimensions: 68" W x 72" L (Deflated)
- 1-3 rider tube for boating & watersports
- Kwik-Connect - Airhead's patented Kwik-Connect for quick and easy rope connection
- Fully Covered - Heavy-duty full nylon cover
- Speed Safety Valve - For fast and easy inflating and deflating
When it comes to riding a towable tube, you are normally limited to kneeling, sitting, or lying down. This model from Sportsstuff is a little different; you can also stand up! The built-in handrail means you can maintain your balance as your tube glides over the waves.
Key Features
- 1-3 riders
- 68” wide x 72” long
- Curved bottom for smoother gliding
- Fully covered with heavy-duty nylon
- Ten EVA padded, non-slip handles
- Fitted with quick connect towing points
- Sit, kneel, lie, or stand design
The curved shape of this towable tube means that you can actually steer it by shifting your weight left or right. This is one of the most expensive towable tubes on review, but it’s the most versatile too. If you want more variety from your towable, this is the product to choose.
Pros
- Versatile design
- Ideal for one, two, or three riders
- Fast and stable
- Quick and easy to inflate and deflate
Cons
- Expensive
This is a towable tube for all the family. More adventurous riders will want to stand up and steer, while younger or less confident riders will be happy lying down. Whichever option you prefer, this towable tube will deliver fun and excitement in equal measure.
Bottom Line
Buying a new towable tube can be a daunting prospect. With so many makes, models, and designs to choose from, it’s easy to fall into the “paralysis by analysis” trap. Use these reviews to help you make your decision.
The first question to ask is how many riders do you want to accommodate? There are tubes for one, two, or three people, and some can carry even more than that. Then, think about riding position. Do you want to sit, lie, kneel, or stand? With some models, you can do ALL of these things.
Finally, decided on your budget. There are towable tubes for under $100 to more than $400, and more expensive doesn’t necessarily mean more fun. After all, the original towable tubes were free, and they still provided a lot of fun.
Armed with all this information, you should have no problem narrowing down your choice to just a few models.
Whichever one you choose, you are all-but-guaranteed to enjoy using it. Just strap on your life vest and get out on the water. No water? Many of the products reviewed above can also be used on snow!
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The Review
Best Towable Tubes
Choosing the best towable tube for your next boating adventure is easy with our detailed reviews and ratings.
Review Breakdown
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Big Mable
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Airhead Blast
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Airhead Mach 2
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Airhead Super Slice
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Towable Booster Tube
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Airhead Hot Dog 3
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Chariot Warbird 2
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WOW Bingo Cockpit
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Rascal
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Airhead AHM3-1 Mach 3
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Poparazzi
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