Kwik Tek Big Slice Inflatable Towable

by Kwik Tek

Product Features

• You will really slice up the water with this 58-Inch diameter low profile towable
• The 30-gauge PVC bladder encased by double-stitched nylon cover with reinforced internal tow harness
• Tapered to only 6-Inch high at the back, 4 nylon-wrapped handles and neoprene knuckle guard
• Slice equipped with Kwik-connect for easy hook-ups and Boston valve for fast inflating and deflating
• Designed for 1 or 2 riders

Product Description

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Designed for one or two riders, you'll really slice up the water with this 58-inch diameter low-profile towable. Enjoy peak performance with the Slice's top-side neoprene panel, four nylon-wrapped handles for a comfortable feel, and neoprene knuckle guards to keep your grip protected. The durable 30-gauge PVC bladder is fully encased by a double-stitched nylon cover with a reinforced internal tow harness. The Slice is also equipped with a convenient Kwik-Connect mechanism for easy hookups and a Boston valve for fast inflating and deflating. It's easy to climb onto the Slice from the water, too, as it's tapered to only six inches high at the back.

Product Description

Carve up the waves with the Airhead Slice! You'll REALLY slice up the water with the Slice... pardon my pun (couldn't resist!) This tube's for one or two riders and is guaranteed to get the fun going next time you're on the water! Handles up to 2 riders. Slice is a 60" low profile Tube. Topside neoprene panel. Four nylon-wrapped handles and molded EVA knuckle guards. Accommodates up to 2 riders. 60" diameter. Durable 30-gauge virgin vinyl inner is fully encased by a rugged 840-denier nylon cover. Internal tow harness. Super convenient Kwik-Connect Two System and Boston Valve. Easy to climb onto... 6" high at the back. Order yours Now! AVAILABLE SEPARATELY: Airhead Super Slice--word search our Store for 'Super Slice'. Airhead Slice

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19 x 15.8 x 4.7 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000FECD0G
• Item model number: AHSL-4W
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,798 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #33 in Sports & Outdoors > Boating & Water Sports > Waterskiing & Towsports > Towables

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great tube for the money, June 4, 2010

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J. Novak - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kwik Tek Big Slice Inflatable Towable (Sports)

Just purchased 2 "Big Slice" tubes to replace 2 identical tubes we have had for a few years. I've purchased dozens of tubes over the years and these have been my favorite. Minus one star for long term durability.

Pros:

1) Nice soft handles with neoprene to protect your knuckles.
2) Neoprene pad for your knees.
3) Fully covered with few seams to catch on and hurt yourself (unlike open donut style tubes).
4) Nice screw on, quick fill, "Boston" valve.
5) Thicker in front, thinner in the rear for easy boarding.
6) Special hook makes it easy to hook to a rope.
7) Price is reasonable.

Cons:

1) They don't last forever, maybe 3 years. This is fine with me considering the abuse they suffer.
2) There is no neoprene where your elbows hit. The canvas is fairly soft so this is not a big deal to me.
3) The webbing where the rope hooks up could be more durable. I reinforced mine so this never became an issue.

Notes:

1) If your kids are sinking this tube it is because they are riding too far forward, not because of where the rope hooks up. Have em lean back till the tube planes out. (See also #4)

2) The handles are important. I've had tubes with hard plastic handles (no good), and really durable coarse fabric handles which were too rough on your knuckles (no good). The handles on this tube are a nice compromise between comfort and durability.

3) The Boston valve is the best. Quick to inflate, quick to deflate, and secure. Our Walmart tubes have press in valves that pop loose and then the tube goes flat. One of my old tubes uses a car type Schrader valve which takes forever to pump up. Boston is the way to go.

4) The Big Slice is for going fast with adults or big kids. Small kids might prefer the open style tubes they can climb down inside and maintain a low center of gravity. Smaller kids can successfully ride fully covered tubes but the open style tubes are easier for the little ones.

5) The Slice sits low in the water and is not bouncy like taller tubes. The Slice is like a sports car while the taller bouncy tubes are like top heavy 4 wheel drive trucks.

6) I've got other tubes but never ride them anymore because I prefer the Big Slice.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a RIDE!!!, August 29, 2006

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Ann GouldingNugent "Dreamrsmom" (Lake Mead, Nevada) - See all my reviews
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The Airhead Slice is a BLAST on the water!!! I'm a 46 yr. old woman that doesn't enjoy boating, but to solve the issue of teenagers fighting over who goes first, on the new tube, I got suckered into jumping in the water and going for a ride. It was great!!! Of course, once I finished my ride, the kids never let me back on the tube. LOL It's great for one or two people...you can lay on it, or sit up. Excellent choice for on the water fun!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars experienced tube owner, August 27, 2009

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amy m johnson - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kwik Tek Big Slice Inflatable Towable (Sports)

Purchased this tube after our ninja blaster finally quit on us after 3 seasons. The hookup for the tube is on the bottom of the tube so the kids were continually getting pulled under water until the boat and tube plained out. This is a fairly dangerous situation especailly for new tubers that didn't let go and got dragged for several yards under water before they came up for air???. The new tube also created lots of spray which we never had before, the kids asked for goggles so they could see. Yes once we were up and running it provided a great and bouncy ride but these are definitely issues.