The Fat Tire Snow Tube is a great option if you are looking for a quality snow tube similar to those found at commercial snow tubing parks. Not only is Fat Tire used at tubing parks in Sweden, Canada and the U.S. it claims to go faster and farther than any snow tube on the planet! Listed below is Snow Tubing Source’s review of the Fat Tire Snow Tube.
Speed
The bottom of the tube is comprised of a revolutionary 22 oz Xutte heavy-duty fabric which Fat Tire claims makes it the fastest snow tube.
Great for Kids & Adults
The Fat Tire snow tube is recommended for both adults and children ages 4+.
Key Features & Specifications
Heavy-duty 1,000 denier nylon cover (water repellent, mildew resistant, UV protected)
22 oz Xutte heavy duty fabric covers bottom of tube
Soft foam grip handles
Leash for manually pulling back up tubing hill
Short rubber stem valve for safety
42” outside diameter (When inflated)
Customer Reviews & Scores
The customer reviews on Amazon reinforce that the Fat Tire snow tube is a quality product. At the time of this writing, there were 44 reviews with an average review of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
While the reviews on Amazon were positive overall the few negative reviews dealt with the Fat Tire snow tube not holding up to being towed by a vehicle. While you can tow the tube manually just fine it is not suitable for being towing behind a motorized vehicle or ATV.
Conclusion:
The Fat Tire snow tube is a quality product that for the price is hard to beat. When compared to the Bradley Snow Tube, the Fat Tire is only slightly more expensive but offers better features such as a heavier duty cover, foam grip handles and a leash for manually towing.
