How to choose a tubing for an adult or a child: look at this parameter

03.02.2025 14:20

Tubing is becoming an increasingly popular form of winter recreation.

This is not surprising: the “cheesecakes” are easy to use and provide an opportunity to get a dose of adrenaline.

To make skiing comfortable and convenient, it is worth visiting specially equipped trails at resorts and parks.

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And, of course, you need to choose the right tubing. How to do this - read below.

The main thing to pay attention to when buying is the age and height of the “user”.

So, if we are talking about a child who is not yet 5 years old, then you need to choose from models with a diameter of 65-80 cm. Such tubing can withstand a weight of up to 60 kg.

For children aged 7 to 14 years, whose height does not exceed 140 cm and whose weight does not exceed 80 kg, a tubing with a diameter of 80-100 cm is suitable.

Teenagers up to 160 cm tall should ride on "tubes" with a diameter of 95-100 cm. The maximum user weight is 85 kg.

If we are talking about adults up to 175 cm tall, the diameter of the tubing should be 110-115 cm. Such models can support a rider weighing up to 120 kg.

Finally, for adults from 175 to 200 cm tall, it is worth looking for 120-150-centimeter tubes. As manufacturers indicate, they are also suitable for riding together with a child.

As for the price, if you consider yourself a beginner and do not plan to use tubing too often, a budget model will be enough.

The same tubes that belong to the middle and high price segments are needed for frequent use: they have a more durable bottom, reinforced seams and soft handles.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources


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