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Gladiator Thunder U-Tube Towable

Item # 16522
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Key Features

  • For 2 riders

  • 60" x 68" dia.

  • Quick-connect tow harness

  • Boston valve


Our Price   $239.99

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Product Description
gladiator This deck tube is U-shaped with upturned side wings that deliver tight turns and outstanding control around the wake. The "U" design is also more stable and easier to ride than standard deck tubes. Features double-stitched heavy-duty full nylon cover, double-webbing foam handles with EVA knuckle guards, comfortable EVA foam kneepads, quick-connect tow harness, and reinforced tow system. Boston valve for quick, easy inflation and deflation.
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O'BRIEN (MOTION WATER SPORTS)Gladiator Thunder Towable U-Tube
 
3.0

(based on 5 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to inflate (5)
  • Attractive (3)
  • Fun to use (3)
  • Good handles (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Multiple people (3)
    • Rough water (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Advanced (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (5)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    9/3/2011
     
    4.0

    Lots of fun

    By Elvis Presley

    from Madison, WI

    About Me Intermediate

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Comfortable To Ride
    • Easy To Inflate
    • Fun To Use
    • Good Handles
    • Quality Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Single Rider

      Comments about O'BRIEN (MOTION WATER SPORTS) Gladiator Thunder Towable U-Tube:

      You can get air on this sucker. Harder to get outside big wakes, but lots of fun, and the hot dog like sides make it comfortable.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      7/1/2011
       
      1.0

      The kids don't like it

      By Not a Land Lover

      from Nineveh, IN

      About Me Advanced

      Pros

      • Easy To Inflate

      Cons

      • Bad Handles
      • Flimsy Construction
      • Uncomfortable Ride

      Best Uses

      • Multiple People
      • Rough Water
      • Single Rider

      Comments about O'BRIEN (MOTION WATER SPORTS) Gladiator Thunder Towable U-Tube:

      This tube is not like the red Gladiator Thunder. The wings are shorter and the tube is not quite as wide when inflated. The BIGGEST problem is the lack of handles. I have kids that tube nearly every day. When they fall off this tube, they cannot get back in without using the boarding ladder on the boat.

      When I ride, I will put the tube up on a wing and ride it on the wing. It is tough to do with this one because it lacks handles. The other rider will not be able to hang on. We do not have to worry about splitting the seams on this one. No one will ride it!

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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      6/16/2011
       
      5.0

      we love it. its a great start for the gr

      By dink

      from ocean city md

      About Me Advanced

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Attractive Design
      • Comfortable To Ride
      • Easy To Inflate
      • Fun To Use
      • Good Handles
      • Quality Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Multiple People
        • Rough Water

        Comments about O'BRIEN (MOTION WATER SPORTS) Gladiator Thunder Towable U-Tube:

        we love it. its a great start for the grandchildren to get into skiing.we use it in an ocean bay so it can get rough but we handle it.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        6/12/2011
         
        2.0

        Not as Good

        By cottonshark

        from Dimmitt Tx

        About Me Advanced

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Attractive Design
        • Easy To Inflate

        Cons

        • Rolls over easy

        Best Uses

          Comments about O'BRIEN (MOTION WATER SPORTS) Gladiator Thunder Towable U-Tube:

          We have an older model and wanted another. This new one is not as good. Sides are not as tall and it tends to roll over too easy.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          5/13/2011
           
          3.0

          Store in warm climate.

          By Charlie

          from Western, MA

          About Me Advanced

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Easy To Inflate
          • Fun To Use
          • Good Handles

          Cons

          • Flimsy Construction

          Best Uses

          • Flat Water
          • Multiple People
          • Rough Water

          Comments about O'BRIEN (MOTION WATER SPORTS) Gladiator Thunder Towable U-Tube:

          My family had tons of fun with this, just one heads up. Store in warm room for winter, The seams will rip if it freezes!

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          • Q:

            I have an older thunder with the upright sides, can I get a new bladder for it? It popped right on a seam so would be impossible
            to patch.
            Asked on 8/28/2011 by dave from Mashpee,MA

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          • Q:

            Does this tube get good air when you hit a bump in the water, or does it just stay flat on the water the whole time?
            Asked on 8/9/2011 by Anonymous

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          • Q:

            I need a patch kit for the older version of the gladiator thunder towable.
            Asked on 5/24/2011 by chris from nc

            0 answers

          • Q:

            Ho do I get a replcement blatter? I bought from you and the blatter has a rip in it after one season.
            Asked on 5/13/2011 by charlie from western MA

            0 answers

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