Is this sturdy enough for floating the guadalupe river in New Braunfels TX? Has anyone personally used one on that river?
1157975
I have not used mine there, but I have used mine on the Mississippi River here is Wisconsin and it was Wonderful! We have had a lot of fun with it. Seems very durable. I guess the putting it away is kind of a pain. but it was worth it.
1160066
This thing is not as tough as a black rubber river tube. On our first trip down the river with this float the mesh bottom got ripped off. We had to use some rope to tie the footrest to the rest of the tube and put one of the less than 100# kids on this float to finish the trip. This is a great tube for floating on a lake, but I would not suggest it for tying together with a bunch of other tubes to go down the river. Amazon did replace the damaged tube quickly.
1151230
I think it's going to be solid, but not so gentle. I use it for my 20 gallon. I have it place near the top and aiming at the side glass, but i still can see fish at the bottom sways by the flow.
142191
It is heavy enough not to float. It just sits over the side. It suited our purpose very well.
584711
We haven't had it on the river but we have had it on the lake. It's pretty durable. We are very pleased with it.
1230236
Have had no issues seems sturdy and does not sag or sink down. Mine sits were water really rushes off roof and no issues so far
650778
I would not take it on a river it is mesh and if there are rapids i dont thiink it is sturdy enough
1374666
I don't really know, we are on a lake. I think it is sturdy enough! My opinion... I think so.
458883
I've been using it on a calm lake. If it is a rough river, that you need to make it upstream it may be hard. The paddles aren't the best, there is no foot pressure to get the full thrust of each stroke. One day i was out and it was pretty windy and i could barely keep moving against the wind. That said, if you are going on a river that is fairly calm or you are just traveling with the current it should be fine. I'd watch out for shallow rocks, as I saw one of these tear by scraping on a rock when being put into the water.
116731
We didn't have a problem with that! We were on a slow moving river though! Very durable. We own about six of these with 4 single ones.
116732
No, this is the second one we have purchased - the first lasted 2-3 seasons of tubing on the Trinity River in Fort Worth Texas. Love it, very sturdy and stable. Highly recommend it!
624214
Yes, It's very durable, and I found it easy to pump up. It will loose air after sitting a while, but the pump is easy and works well. I take it out on the Guadalupe River, and it's perfect! Not a speed boat, but I don't go fast anyway! Love it!
1179166
Yes, very stury and strong, so if purchased for kids and they are rough on them they won't get any holes in them. Use on the river and had them for a few years with no problems.
1665001
We've taken them on rivers - no problem at all. It's very durable, even if dragged over shallow rapids.
480796
I purchased mine about 2 years ago. It floated just fine. It didn't last more than 2 seasons though. Good luck!
211012
yes, it is very sturdy and water proof. can use cross supports to mount to wall or fence
2116759
I would add some type of screen to the pump intake valve, but yes it can be used in standing water. I believe it will float though.