snow tubes - Worth it or not?

[Daisy Duck 5]

I was thinking of getting snow tubes for the kids I babysit for Christmas. I was just wondering if anyone has had one before. Do they break easy or are they a good gift? They seem to be getting enough toys from their parents so I wanted to ge t them something different. Thanks

 

[BeNJeNWaFFLe]

If they enjoy sledding, then that would be a great gift. Me and my brother have had some of the most fun in the winter with these. There is a hill right around the block from my house and any chance we got we would go tubing. We'd be there for hours. I would have gone tubing on Sunday, if I wouldn't have looked ridiculous being the only grown up there. They are usually made out of a thick material (think like an aerobed) and are pretty resistant to breaking. My brother is a bull in a china shop and they lasted a couple of winters with him. I hope they have as much fun as I had!

 

[Jennifer S]

My kids love them. They are light and easy to carry. They can pop or leak. We have had one for about three years - no problem - the other lasted 2 and now we need a new one - hey I'll get it for Christmas - thanks for the reminder.

They aren't that expensive either. I'd vote for yes.

 

[Daisy Duck 5]

Thanks for the quick reply. They go on sale on Saturday so I will get them then. I will get the girl a princess one and the boy will get spiderman.

 

[monarchsfan16]

I used to love snowtubes. They slide sooo much easier than regular sleds. When I was younger we had snowtubes, and "snowboggons" which were inflatable toboggans. The snowtubes were the best though.

 

[mom2boys]

Great gift. There will be three under our tree - one for my 10 yr old, one for my (almost) 12 yr old & one for 44 yr old

 

[ckay87]

The fun that can be had with these before they eventually pop (they will) is worth every penny!!

Funny - last winter our Boy Scouts went sledding. My DSs tubes were such a hit that they were hijacked by the adult leaders who eventually did them in. It was fun to watch and worth it - we'll be buying more.

 

[pumba]

last year I got those for the kids I babysat for and they loved them......then they brought them to the lake they went to and had a blast again.......they loved them

 

[monarchsfan16]

last year I got those for the kids I babysat for and they loved them......then they brought them to the lake they went to and had a blast again.......they loved them

Yup, they can be used in the water too. We were out on snowtubes on Long Island Sound at my friend's house this summer

 

[BeNJeNWaFFLe]

Yup, they can be used in the water too. We were out on snowtubes on Long Island Sound at my friend's house this summer

You know, I've lived on LI my whole life and I have yet to do that. I think that will be a must-do for the summer.

 

[Daisy Duck 5]

I am glad you all like them. They are on sale for $10 for the kids snow tubes and $15 for an adults so you cant go wrong. They have a big hill in their backyard so I hope they have fun.