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05-23-2011, 12:36 AM #1
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Has anyone owned one of these?
I was wondering if anyone has ever owned one of these tubes, preferrably the Atom. I think the ion (4 person) is too big. I am curious if it lives up to manufacturer hype and is fast for a big tube.
http://www.amazon.com/Ho-Mfg-Atom-In.../dp/B004QLFA04
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05-23-2011, 01:00 AM #2
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Asking about tubes is asking for trouble. lol
2008 Outback V - gravity III ballasts, perfect pass star gazer, hydraulic wake plate, depth finder, water stainer, rad-a-cage tower, board racks, tower mirror, bimini top, audio package d, graphics package e, appearance package, cockpit & tonneau cover, mooring cover, black stainless rubrail, docking lights, OJ 14.25x14.0 prop.
Toys: Ronix Viva 136 with Kai bindings, Phase5 Drew Danielo Pro, Straight Line Sumo Sac 750lb, 450lb, 125lb ballast.
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05-23-2011, 01:24 AM #3
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sorry didn't know where else to go. I usually rely upon reviews from amazon and such, but there really wasn't any that were in depth. We got in a car wreck and my whole family had concussions and my son (13 year old) being the worst. Doc said no wakeboarding this year, but we can tube. I was looking for something to make it fun for him and my daughter.
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05-23-2011, 02:17 AM #4
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Wow, sorry to hear.
In that case, you are forgiven.
2008 Outback V - gravity III ballasts, perfect pass star gazer, hydraulic wake plate, depth finder, water stainer, rad-a-cage tower, board racks, tower mirror, bimini top, audio package d, graphics package e, appearance package, cockpit & tonneau cover, mooring cover, black stainless rubrail, docking lights, OJ 14.25x14.0 prop.
Toys: Ronix Viva 136 with Kai bindings, Phase5 Drew Danielo Pro, Straight Line Sumo Sac 750lb, 450lb, 125lb ballast.
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05-23-2011, 07:07 AM #5
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wow, glad your all ok.
as for that tube-never been on one but did see someone using one and it looked pretty borring to be on.
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05-23-2011, 07:51 AM #6
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same with me. never been on one. seen several in 2-4person up at our lake and all I ever see them doing is skimming really fast across the water. doesn't appear that they do much else as far as jumping the wake and dumping riders. looks more like a real stable platform to go real fast..
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05-23-2011, 08:48 AM #7
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If you want a megatube go to Costco as they have a life time guarentee on them.
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05-23-2011, 10:39 AM #8
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My family and I demo'd one of the big ones a couple years ago. They were a blast! they are a lot more forgiving on the bumps and they are fast, but expensive. If I had to buy a tube that would be the one!
PWI as usual...
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05-23-2011, 11:50 PM #9
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I appreciate the feedback. My brother in law who is at the lake every weekend with us just bought the 4 seater they sell at Costco. It was nice but pulled really slow like a 3 bottom plow. When I lifed it out of the water I saw why, it looked like it was holding about 50 gal of water. It was really slow compared to my other tubes. I liked the design of the 3 and 4 sphere because it looked like it skimmed the water.
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