Tube Ropes, Pumps & Accessories

Tube ecosystem — ropes, pumps, valves and accessories

What’s in this collection. The full towable tube support ecosystem — everything that keeps your tube on the water besides the tube itself. If you’ve bought a tube and now need a rope, a pump, a repair kit or an outboard bridle, this is the collection to start with. Tube ropes — person ratings matter for safety. Tube ropes are rated by the number of riders they can safely tow. 1-person ropes — single rider on a 1-person tube. 2-person ropes — 2 riders on a 2-person tube. 3-person ropes — 3 riders on a 3-person tube. 4-person ropes — 4 riders, biggest multi-person tubes. Standard length: 60 feet / 18.25 metres. Long enough to keep the tube clear of the boat’s chine spray for a smooth ride. A single-person ski rope is NOT strong enough for a multi-person tube. Using an under-rated rope on a heavier tube can snap under load — dangerous, both for the riders behind it and anyone in the boat. Always match the rope rating to your tube’s person count, or go higher. If in doubt, buy the stronger rope. Bungee tube ropes. Have a built-in shock-absorbing section that reduces sudden tension spikes when the tube hits chop or the boat accelerates hard. Reduces wear on the rope and provides a smoother ride. Available in 1-2 person and 3-4 person ratings. Outboard bridles. Attach to both transom tie-down points on the boat, with a pulley that slides as the boat turns. Reduces outboard scuffing, extends rope life, gives the rider a smoother pull. The best solution for outboard-powered boats without a dedicated ski pole. Available in Standard and XL for larger boats. Pumps. Foot pumps (manual, cheapest), 12V air pumps (boat or vehicle DC), portable electric pumps (lithium rechargeable). Fast inflation matters — a slow pump means tubes inflated too long in the sun (over-pressure risk) or rushed inflation that doesn’t fully extend the bladder. Valves and accessories. Boston valves (the most common high-flow valve on quality tubes), valve replacement kits, quick clips, jetski bridges, repair kits and Aquaseal for patching minor damage. Tube care reminder. Always partially deflate the tube after use — sun and heat cause air to expand and can rupture a fully inflated tube on a hot deck. Cooling effect of water reduces pressure in the first few minutes; top up with the pump if needed. Safety messaging. Always use a tube rope rated to your tube’s person count. Never tow inverted. Don’t use tubes as trampolines or fenders.