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I was going to buy one of these online from Costco due to the good price and return policy. Not too bad for $199, pump/tow line included, and pretty good reviews. Walked into the Costco in Menomonee Falls on Saturday and to my surprise they had a pallet of these by the entrance for $189 so I snapped one up.

 
On my 2nd year with that tube. Kids love it!
 
Had it out yesterday and the kids loved it. Went to Costco today and it’s now $229!!
 
Used it once and one of the inflation valves ripped allowing water to enter one of the chambers. The problem, which is a common one on inflatables, is that as it fills with air the valves are pulled away from the access panels putting a lot of stress on the valves. It was a lot of fun, but I returned it for a refund. I still have an Obrien tube that I bought in 2000 that still rocks. I read the reviews (which were not that bad) and decided to replace it with a different brand. Hopefully you guys will have better luck than me and maybe my experience was just an anomaly.
 
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WiskyDan said:
Had it out yesterday and the kids loved it. Went to Costco today and it’s now $229!!
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That was one of last months "specials", IIRC. What lake were you on?
 
I have my boat on Lake Winnebago.
 
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