Size | 1-3 Riders |
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Color | Multi |
Brand | AIRHEAD |
Material | Three 30-gauge vinyl air chambers fully encased by double stitched 840-denier nylon cover |
Product Dimensions | 102"L x 44"W |
Item Weight | 23 Grams |
Age Range (Description) | Kids |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 19.8 x 15 x 7.1 inches |
Package Weight | 8.46 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 20 x 7 x 15 inches |
Brand Name | AIRHEAD |
Warranty Description | 1 Year Warranty |
Model Name | Hot Dog 3 Person Towable Tube |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Airhead |
Part Number | HD-3Z |
Style | 1-3 Rider |
Included Components | Towable Tube |
Outer Material | Nylon |
Sport Type | Boating |
Skill Level | Intermediate |
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Airhead Hot Dog Towable | 1-3 Rider Tube for Boating and Water Sports, Neoprene Seat Pads, Double-Stitched Full Nylon Cover, and Boston Valve for Convenient Inflating & Deflating
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Size | 1-3 Riders |
Color | Multi |
Brand | AIRHEAD |
Material | Three 30-gauge vinyl air chambers fully encased by double stitched 840-denier nylon cover |
Product Dimensions | 102"L x 44"W |
Item Weight | 23 Grams |
Age Range (Description) | Kids |
About this item
- 1-3 rider tube for boating and watersports.Neoprene seat pads for comfortBoston Valve for convenient inflating and deflating Double-Stitched Full Nylon Cover and Deluxe nylon handles with neoprene knuckle guard
- Unique: A distinct product that is sure to turn heads. You won’t be able to find this anywhere else
- Padded Handles: Foam-filled, nylon wrapped handles ensure comfort while you hold on tight
- Fully Covered: Entire tube is covered with our double stitched nylon to ensure both comfort and years of use
- EVA Padding: Comfy foam pads that make your ride smooth and enjoyable
- Neoprene seat pads for comfort
- Boston Valve for convenient inflating and deflating
- Double-Stitched Full Nylon Cover and Deluxe nylon handles with neoprene knuckle guard
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Hot Dog
You'll have the time of your life on this "water weenie" designed for up to 3 riders. The HOT DOG has deluxe nylon-wrapped handles with neoprene knuckle guards. There are three neoprene seat pads to help you stay comfortably on top and tow rope hook-ups are easy with the heavy-duty Kwik-Connect. The three 30-gauge vinyl air chambers are fully encased by a double stitched 840-denier nylon cover. 102" x 44" (deflated).
- 1-3 rider tube for boating & watersports
- Kwik-Connect - Airhead's patented Kwik-Connect for quick and easy rope connection
- Fully Covered - Heavy-duty full nylon cover
- EVA - Provides a more comfortable ride and helps reduce chaffing
- Padded Handles - Non-slip cushioned handles providing comfort and stability
Airhead Towables
Airhead towables are guaranteed to give your family an unforgettable day on the water. Our tubes range from classic deck and cockpit style tubes, to unique, one-of-a-kind shapes and designs. Looking to tow lots of people? We offer one to six rider options so that everyone can join in on the fun. Most tubes are constructed with tough 840 denier nylon covers, heavy gauge PVC bladders, and neoprene handles to create lasting memories for seasons to come.
SPEED SAFETY VALVE
The Speed Safety Valve is the ultimate in fast inflation and deflation. Our patented design allows for one-way inflation so you never lose air when putting on the cap. The double safety valve locks the valve into place. Deflation is just as fast and convenient. Just open the valve and allow the air to expel.
FULLY COVERED
Entire tube is covered with our double stitched nylon to ensure both comfort and years of use.
EVA PADDING
Comfy foam pads that made your ride smooth and enjoyable.
PADDED HANDLES
Foam-filled, nylon wrapped handles ensure comfort while you hold on tight.
SPEED SAFETY VALVE
FULLY COVERED
EVA PADDING
PADDED HANDLES
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Rider | 1-3 Riders | 1-3 Riders | 1-3 Riders | 1-3 Riders | 1-3 Riders | 1-4 Riders |
Kwik Connect | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Speed Safety Valve | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Dual Tow Points | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Boosterball Compatible | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Technical Details
Additional Information
ASIN | B000FE9C46 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #47,666 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #12 in Water Sport Towables |
Date First Available | November 17, 2006 |
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Customers like the quality, fun, value, and size of the water flotation device. For example, they mention it's very well made, provides more room for kids, and is well worth the price. Opinions are mixed on inflation, ease of use, and ease of riding.
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Customers like the quality of the water flotation device. They mention that it's very well made, holds up great, and is super stable. Some say that the middle tube had a slow leak right out of the box.
"Great quality. Great value. My 2 kids love the product. I tow it with my jetski." Read more
"We had a blast on this thing. Holds air well, very durable material." Read more
"Quality material is great. Easy to air and take air out. Had a lot of family fun. Held 3 ppl easy!!!!" Read more
"...Pros:- Hot dog uses a heavy durable outer shell to hold the three bladders. Overall, this is a very well-built, quality inflatable.-..." Read more
Customers find the water flotation device fun to ride, and good for the whole family. They say it's the most fun towable inflatable they've ever been on. Customers also say it tips easily, making it more fun as it crosses the wake.
"Quality material is great. Easy to air and take air out. Had a lot of family fun. Held 3 ppl easy!!!!" Read more
"...Other thoughts:- this inflatable is very fun to ride. It is not a wild ride as getting outside of the wake rarely happens...." Read more
"...Then I decided to stand up and surf on it. Its so much fun." Read more
"...Otherwise good fun for the whole family...." Read more
Customers like the size of the water flotation device. For example, they mention it's big enough to fit 3 average sized adults, provides more room for kids to sit on it, and is suitable for 3 kids or 2 adults and a kid. That said, some say it'll fit small riders.
"Product arrived as described. Easy to inflate. It's small and my tall, 9 year old nephew had a hard time bending his knees for long periods but the..." Read more
"...It fits 3 teenagers no problem. My only complaint would be, as the spotter, it is hard to see the rear passenger(s) sometimes...." Read more
"...a con, but this does sit higher in the water so it may be difficult for larger adults to get back on it...." Read more
"...Fits the two kids plus one adult very easily. It's still pretty big, It's also stable, for getting on and off it, and does not tip easily so little..." Read more
Customers like the value of the water flotation device. They mention it's well worth the price, sturdy, and well built. Some say it'll provide a lot of fun for the price.
"Great quality. Great value. My 2 kids love the product. I tow it with my jetski." Read more
"Well worth the price. I had the grand children on it. They really enjoyed it it...." Read more
"...The outer vinyl covering seems quite durable, and the price was right at well under two hundy!..." Read more
"...It was worth the money. I was very careful inflating and making sure we didn’t over load it with too much weight...." Read more
Customers like the stability of the water flotation device. They say it holds its firmness, does not tip easily, and is safe for kids to ride. Customers also mention that it doesn't throw them off and is great to ride and bouncing over waves.
"...people off the hot dog than a conventional tube, as the pontoons provide a lot of stability...." Read more
"...Riders are very stable on the Hot Dog. We have really enjoyed this tube!" Read more
"...good for getting out of the wake as the round ones but great to ride and bouncing over waves" Read more
"...The quality is great, but it is horribly hard to keep upright and get on...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the inflation of the water flotation device. Some mention that it is easy to inflate with their air compressor, holds air consistently, and rides and pulls behind the boat really well. However, others say that it started loosing air and now will not hold air.
"...however, once the bladder is fully inflated, the bladder has a tendency to "bubble" out of the outer cover's opening...." Read more
"We had a blast on this thing. Holds air well, very durable material." Read more
"...hard on the "mom bod" the side are a little slower and difficult to inflate with the valves, you need a very small and long air pump extension to..." Read more
"...The second time we took it out it started loosing air, but the return window was past so we're stuck with a leaky tube." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the water flotation device. Some mention it's easier to get onto as its height is shorter in water, easy to tow, and easy to load on the back of the boat. However, others say that it'd be difficult to stay on when making tight turns or going over the edge.
"...and while this offers a smooth, stable ride, it's easy enough to put them in the water. Exactly everything I hoped it would be...." Read more
"...of our riders got a concussion slamming into each other because it wouldn’t stay up. I gave it three stars for the qualify alone." Read more
"...But it's fairly easy to deflate. Glad the put all the valves on the same side, so it can be rolled up...." Read more
"...Towing was super easy, but keep in mind even the 3 person one is pretty large so any bigger an you will have a huge tube on your boat till it's in..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of riding. Some mention it's very comfortable to ride and feels like riding a jet ski. The handles are well padded and comfortable to hang on to. However, others say that older teen males found it really uncomfortable to ride, the kneeling ride position gets uncomfortable, and it can be hard on the knees.
"...The neoprene seats are also very comfortable.- The boston valve in the center has a high quality velcro cover...." Read more
"...Another drawback, older teen males found in really uncomfortable to ride. Their hips are just not flexible for this riding position...." Read more
"Large, durable and accommodating. I only tried pulling one person at a time with a 19 foot 150 hp in the bay and she enjoyed it very much...." Read more
"...Wife and her friends ride with no problem. It's so comfortable and easy to ride, we do tricks on it, sideways planking, standing up, etc...." Read more
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UPDATE AFTER 4 YEARS OF USE:
I bought one of these in the summer of 2013 (I think?), we're going into our 5th lake season with it. Some reviewers complained about wear and durability, but I haven't had that problem with mine. We use it every other weekend from May to late October every year, and it's held up. We did have a hole in one of the pontoons, but that was from the kids ignoring my suggestion that they not jump on it while it was laying on the ground at the camp site. It patched up, and has made it two seasons since then with the patch still holding.
The hot dog is versatile, it's an easy smooth ride if you choose to do that. My wife has fallen asleep on it riding, as has my daughter. If your kids like to be thrown, it's a little harder to sling people off the hot dog than a conventional tube, as the pontoons provide a lot of stability. I've found that running a tight figure-8 a few times builds a nice bed of waves in one of the loops, that is sure to launch people off of it.
My youngest enjoys riding the hot dog the length of the lake while we're cruising, as well. We have bought 4 conventional tubes since I bought the hot dog, and no one likes them as much, so this year, I'm just going to leave those at home.
The only problems I've noticed in nearly 5 years of very extensive use (hundreds of hours) are that the canvas cover has faded from exposure to the sun, and while there are three seats, we've never been able to get it to stay up with three passengers. Even in a best-case scenario with one adult and two 8-year olds, with the adult in the back, the front submarines with a third passenger. And that's with using a stabilizer egg (keeps rope above water and out of the wake) on the rope halfway between the boat and the hot dog.
When this one finally does die, I'll definitely be buying another.
Pros:
- Hot dog uses a heavy durable outer shell to hold the three bladders. Overall, this is a very well-built, quality inflatable.
- Though only the center section has a boston valve, the pinch valves on the two outer sections use the same size connector as the fill valve on the boston valve (so if you are using an electric pump to inflate the bladders, you don't need to change the end on your pump). This made filling all three sections quick and easy.
- The handles are well padded and comfortable to hang on to. The neoprene seats are also very comfortable.
- The boston valve in the center has a high quality velcro cover. The outer ring of the valve is hard plastic and helps keep the bladder from "bubbling" out of the our shell.
Cons:
- the first 3-4 times using this inflatable, it held air all day without needing to be re-inflated. Now, every time we inflate this, after using it for 10 minutes, we need to add air to it. Usually once we add air to it the second time, it is good to go for the rest of the day. This is inconvenient being that there is not electricity or an air station by the boat landing on the lake we frequent.
- The valve area of the two outer sections is poorly designed. As I stated these are pinch valves, which does not pose a problem, however, once the bladder is fully inflated, the bladder has a tendency to "bubble" out of the outer cover's opening. If the side valves followed the same design as the center valve, this would not be an issue. This is probably the reason for needing to re-inflate the hot dog after a few minutes of use. The bladder is stretching out of the outer cover's holes.
- the two outer section bladders no longer are aligned properly within the outer cover. I am not able to reach very far inside the cover to straighten them out due to the small hole where the pinch valves are. I also attribute this to the fact the two outer bladders have stretched because of the poor side valve cover designs.
- prolonged use will cause your knees to burn (like a rug burn). Where you kneel on this inflatable there is no padding, so you are kneeling directly on the cover which is made from woven nylon. It would have been nice to see them stitch the same neoprene used for the seats on the outer edges to protect your knees. This would make the hot dog extremely comfortable to ride, but without it, your knees will burn after a while.
Other thoughts:
- this inflatable is very fun to ride. It is not a wild ride as getting outside of the wake rarely happens.
- This inflatable offers a smooth ride even in rougher water. We own several other inflatables that are wild, especially on rough waters, so this is a great addition to our collection.
- it is a little tough to get back on this in open water. This is not exactly a con, but this does sit higher in the water so it may be difficult for larger adults to get back on it. After a few times, once you figure out how to get back on it, this is not an issue.
We have had a blast using this all summer and it has held up very well. We look forward to using through the end of this season, and many more seasons to come. This inflatable would be almost perfect if it didn't have the bladder "bubbling" and stretching issues on the two side sections as having to re-inflate this twice is very inconvenient. Also, if they added some pads for your knees that would be a HUGE plus.
I gave this rating 4 stars because aside from the few flaws, this is a very good inflatable and is very well built. Kids and adults alike have really enjoyed riding it. I anticipate that this will be durable enough to be used for many more seasons.
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Highly recommended
resiste bene al traino
la consiglio per uso di due persone e non di tre adulti,
per 3 bambini ok