Costco tube on sale June 2 anyone have this one? Comments?

[OCMD]

http://www.costco.com/HO-Sports-Delta-3-Towable-.product.100111592.html

Also, when my maniacs destroy this tube how easy is it to replace/exchange through Costco?
This goes on sale June 2 for 179, seems like a decent deal IF it is a decent tube.

Comments?

 

[Cory]

I have the previous model, going on its third year now, kids love it.

 

[MikeyL]

Strongly suggest, especially if you have boys, that you consider The Big Mable.
It has become the defacto "standard" of towables.

Many prefer the Paparazzi ......... But it sells for a lot more.

Check out AMAZON for Fast shipping and possibly no sales tax on The Big Mable.
http://www.amazon.com/SPORTSSTUFF-53-2213-Big-Mable-Towable/dp/B000FPZSZW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1401228242&sr=8-1&keywords=Big+Mable

Good Luck in your choice ! Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA

 

[itsdgm]

I don't have that tube. But I have bought others at Costco and their return policy is second to none. Full refund with no questions asked.

 

[jdiaz78]

I agree about Costco. I had to return two of their tubes last year and they got me a new one each time. They even game me 30% off on the tube for this year because of my problems. The two tubes broke from user abuse I would say, but either way Costco took care of it.

 

[Rigger]

I bought this 2 winters ago on recommendations from others and it's fantastic! The wife, kids and I love it!! This tube is a Costco exclusive and is not being manufactured for them anymore. http://www.costco.com/HO-Sports-GT-2-Towable.product.100116701.html

 

[Ronnie]

I have last years model and have had the previous two years' models, all from costco. Hidnnos also just bought the same tube as the one cited and I got to check it out a few weeks ago.

First, it's a good deal anyway you look at it whether its $180 or $240ish. It comes with a rope and possible an electric pump as well, neither of which Costco expects back on a return or exchange, comparable tubes (4 rider) sell for $350 to $450. It has separate seats so more grab handles than the big mable. I had the paparazzi tube for two seasons and ended up selling it for less than half of its $430 price. IMHO its crap but that is another story which I will find the link to if you want.

What's nice about the new model which I call the Spider-Man tube because of the color (costco is pushing the red and blue version here in ncal) compared to previous models, is that the side walls are higher which should provide the side riders with a heightened sense of security. What I dislike about it is that it is tapered so the side riders legs' are forced to center. Still if my current costco 4 person tube failed this would be the replacement unless of course costco is out of stock than I'd wait until next year to get whatever model costco has available.

 

[Charlie]

I've had the Costco tube since 2007. It hasn't changed in design but it has changed in colors. It has gone through 3 kids, the vast array of boyfriends that come with having pretty daughters, and now, my 12 year old and his big brother. It has quite literally gone thru hell and it's still going strong. I've seen the Big Mable at boat shows. I kicked it, squeezed it, bounced on it....it's big alright. Think...what am I gonna do with this thing when nobody wants to tube. You can't go wrong with the costco tube. It's fabulous fun for both kids and adults. I hope this helps.

 

[Ronnie]

As (bad) luck would have it. we blew up our Costco tube from last year for the first time this past weekend and found that the main tube had a slow leak in it. Over an hour it would deflate considerably. So on Monday, I exchanged the tube for a newer model. As expected there were no issues, even though I brought just the tube in (wet and sandy), no box, receipt, or rope. The new one cost me $20 more but it included a new rope and electric pump (both spares too me). Unless Costco changes its return/exchange policy to make it worse, my plan is to buy all my tubes from them. Therefore, unless Costco starts carrying the big mable I will never own one. FYI the first location I went to didn't have the new tube in stock so they gave me a cash refund instead of a store credit, again, no hassles.

On an unrelated note: Our inflatable 10' long Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) was just delivered. We got it from Costco as well for $500 (including shipping I think). For comparison, I've seen similar SUPS selling for $600 to $900 elsewhere with little or no return / exchange policy applied to them.

 

[jonw9]

Is the 4 person tube "fun" for one or 2 riders?

 

[Ronnie]

Oh yeah. It's also good for just lounging. We usually don't blow it up unless we have at least two people willing to use it, whether it is being towed or just drifting.

 

[jdiaz78]

Is the 4 person tube "fun" for one or 2 riders?

Yes, it is a blast...I really love this tube.