In addition to the usual sledges, skates and skis , in our time there are many other, relatively new ways to spend leisure in the winter. These include skiing on snowmobiles, walking on snowshoes and much more. And still in our time is very popular is sledging cheesecake - inflatable round devices. This kind of winter entertainment is also called tubing, as are the sledges themselves. Let's discuss why the sleds of the cheesecake are so popular, where and how best to ride tubing and how to choose inflatable sleds.
Tubing or cheesecake - how to choose?
Inflatable sleds are a large circle or an oval made of PVC with a hole in the middle resembling a bagel. Inside it there is an inflatable camera (some models assume the use of the camera from the car wheel).
Coming to rest on a winter resort, tubing is very often taken for hire. However, if you live in an area where there is always a lot of snow in winter, it will be more profitable for you to buy inflatable sleds of cheesecake for yourself or your children. On the crockery, it's more interesting to ride than on a normal two-lane sled: the inflatable circle bounces, springs and rotates on every bumps and holes. Tubing for skiing will bring you a lot of impressions and positive emotions! In addition, tubing can be used even in summer, resting near the pond. They are tied to a motor boat or a catamaran and they arrange unforgettable races on the water.
Cheesecakes differ among themselves by the quality of the material, the size and, of course, the price. You can buy for yourself and your family sledge cheesecake of the desired quality and in the right quantity to you. The most popular among consumers domestic brands that produce cheesecakes are PIK-99, Saturn, Normal.
The main indicator of quality is the density of the material from which the bottom of the cheesecake is made. This density is measured in g / square. m and an average of 900 units. Although the bottom of inflatable sledges is made of strong materials (bottom plastic or bottom-tent), but the situations are different, and the bottom of the cheesecake can be damaged during the skiing process. Keep in mind that repairing the cheesecake is easy to do on its own: for this you will need a patch and glue to repair the products of pvc. If the camera is damaged, it can also be glued or purchased a new one (you can use a regular car camera of the appropriate size).
In the complete set with sleds usually there is a tow rope, and cheesecakes themselves are equipped with handles, so that during the skiing it was comfortable to hold.
There are three basic sizes of sleds cheesecake - a diameter of 0.6 (small), 0.8 (medium) and 1.1 m (large). They are designed for different weights - from 70 to 130 kg.
Prices for tubing vary within $ 30. - 200 USD.
Features of tubing
Due to their physical features, inflatable sleds can be used by both children and adults. Thanks to this, skating on them is considered one of the most fun entertainments at ski resorts.
However, skating should be not only cheerful, but also safe. For this it is enough to observe the following simple rules when riding:
- To ride only on slopes with a slope of less than 20%;
- never go down on cheesecakes from icy slopes, where you can not adequately control the sledges and brake;
- do not jump from the springboards;
- Do not ride upright;
- Do not descend from the slopes covered with bushes, trees, stones and other kinds of obstacles;
- do not tie inflatable sleds cheesecake to vehicles (snowmobiles, ATVs, cars, etc.);
- riding on crowded slopes, be attentive and ready to maneuver.