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Intex River Run I

by Intex
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (232 customer reviews)

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  • 53" diameter circle
  • Mesh bottom to keep cool
  • Built in backrest for comfort
  • 2 heavey duty handles
  • 2 cup holders
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 4.1 x 13 inches ; 4.7 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • Origin: China
  • ASIN: B000PEOMC8
  • Item model number: 58825E
  • Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (232 customer reviews)
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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Intex river run I. 53" diameter circle. Mesh bottom to keep cool. Built in backrest for comfort. 2 heavy duty handles. 2 cup holders.

Product Description

53", River Run I Inflatable Tube With A Mesh Bottom, Built In Backrests For Easy Cruising Down Any River, Includes Cup Holder, All Around Rope and Repair Patch.

Customer Reviews

This is a great durable and comfortable tube. Serena  |  71 reviewers made a similar statement
This river tube is Great. Sean  |  62 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
197 of 197 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great tube for flatwater April 19, 2008
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Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
Being a 26 year veteran of the toobing wars I believe that I am in a unique position to review this product. I usually go toobing anywhere between 12 and 50 times a year with 30 - 40 trips in a year being average. For years I have used the standard black truck inner tube, usually a 9.00/20 or a 10.00/20. I like the black tubes because the hole in the centre is more suited for my adult size rear end.

Until I found this tube last year, I had never seen a vinyl tube that had a hole larger than about 12 inches. This caused me to sit up too much in the tube and made my back hurt. It also made it hard to paddle. The hole in this tube, the Intex River Run, is proportioned more like a regular rubber tube. The great thing is that you can blow it up at the river yourself and when the trip is finished the tube has a screw out quick release valve that deflates the tube in about 30 seconds. With the black tubes you have to stop at a gas station and blow them up, then cram them into the car or tie them onto your car for the final leg of the trip to the river. Black tubes also take a long time to deflate. In addition the black rubber tubes will give you "tube rash" under your arms from rubbing on them while paddling and they get very hot in the sun. This vinyl tube stays cool in the sun and has a mesh bottom that makes it great for kids. If you do not like the mesh bottom you can cut it out without damaging the tube. I left mine in.

Black tubes also dry rot after only one season and inflate unevenly. I have seen vinyl tubes in service for years. I bought one of these tubes last year to try it out and I loved it. However, after the summer started and I got to try it for real, they were sold out everywhere. This year I am buying several more. A great purchase for any toober.

Update to my original review, August 12, 2011.

Three years after my initial review I still rate this product ***** (5 Stars). I now own seven of these tubes. With proper care these tubes can last two or more years, maybe longer but I use them at least weekly during the warm months in LA (that's Lower Alabama) which lasts from April till October and two years is about what I am comfortable with.

I have had three spring a leak after heavy use and two I was able to repair with the included repair kit. One was popped by a sharp stick and was not salvageable, the hole was about two inches.

These tubes are very comfortable, allow you to get in the water and stay cool, great for kids of all sizes (the mesh bottom will not let a kid slide out), and they do not heat up in the sun.

One note, I have seen this toob marketed as the River Run, the River Run I, and the River Run II. I cannot tell the difference other than the name, they all have mesh bottoms, cup holders, side handles, an inflatable headrest, and ropes around the outside. Go figure. Overall, the best tube I have ever seen for flat-water floating, I have heard of people using them for going over whitewater but I have no experience with that. For a pool, lake or slow river it cannot be beat.
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54 of 55 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for going down the river February 8, 2008
Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
I bought 15 of these tubes a couple of years back- very solid- I use these tubes on a pretty rough river where we knock in to rocks, trees, sticks, and who knows. I have also dragged these tubes over cement and gravel and they hold up great. We have only had one leak.
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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good floats September 3, 2008
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Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 2.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
These are great floats for the river or whatever. They are durable and can hold people up to like 400 lbs or so....Recommend them highly but if you buy at the beginning of summer you can get them for half the price at Walmart or Acadamy (no S&H).
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Unbeatable value for a tube, don't pass this up
I haven't had a good tube in years, a decade even, and when I saw this tube on prime for the cost of just 3 large coffee drinks, I couldn't pass it up--considering the numerous... Read more
Published 20 hours ago by T. Sessoms
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome!
These are great for river floating and very sturdy. It deosn't come with a pump though and is too big to blow up yourself so get a pump! Read more
Published 11 days ago by Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it.
Easy to blow up, providing you have a pump with a head that is 1/4 inch. The back rack does make a difference. I use it when I go on vacation in the resort's pool. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Norrm
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Durable
I use this each year to tube down the American River in CA. This thing has seen some abuse, but it keeps on working.
Published 13 days ago by Later2u
5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap, strong tube.
Great tube, bought for a river float and it worked nicely. Pretty comfortable and the liner in the bottom keeps the snakes from biting you in the butt.
Published 22 days ago by DP
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product!
This is heavy duty rubber that stands up to kids and rapids!! Great product at a great price!! Highly recommend!
Published 1 month ago by Kahea Gomes
5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate River Tube
This is hands down the ultimate river tube for the money.

- Great value (good price)
- Two cup holders
- Mesh bottom
- Super comfy back support
-... Read more
Published 1 month ago by abcdefg
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing little pool toy in addition to being a river raft.
I bought this for a hotel I was going to. I was afraid it was going to be to big because it's made for the river, but it actually fit even though it was pretty huge. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Joshua Calderhead
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for river tubing
This is the best the for river tubing. I've had this thing over rocks and rapids with no problems. It's oversized compared to most which gives you a more comfortable ride. Read more
Published 1 month ago by KP
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product and Even better Service
I ordered two of these tubes about 9 months ago. I only opened one of the tubes and used it to float the Colorado River near MOAB Utah. Read more
Published 1 month ago
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