How to choose a camera for tubing and what diameter is it?
As soon as they do not call this winter fun - a tablet, cheesecake, inflatable sleds ... Although, why winter is a good cheesecake and does not squeak in the cold, and does not sink in water, so in the summer on the beach these sleds will be useful to you.
What does a snow tube consist of?
The basis of snow-tube is an autocamera. A special PVC case is put on it and, in general, everything - the cheesecake is ready to take you from the side of the mountain, giving a lot of positive emotions. The reinforced base of the tube is simply not erased. High-quality PVC, which covers are made of, is not afraid of sunlight and moisture.
It is better to transport inflatable sledges in a disassembled state - a deflated car camera and a neatly folded cover and weigh little, and will not take up much space. In this case, the “kit” should include a hand pump (the easiest one will do).
It is also more convenient to store the tablet in a disassembled state. Before prolonged storage, the product must be cleaned, and the PVC sprinkled with talcum powder. The components of such sleds can be purchased separately.
Camera selection
In true car enthusiasts, a garage is not only a parking lot, but also a little workshop, a little warehouse, and even a little museum. It is possible that among the stored here there is an old camera to which you can pick up the cover. Cover should be selected depending on the size of the camera.
- cheesecakes with a diameter of 75 cm are equipped with R13 cameras, these are children's models;
- tubes with a diameter of 85 cm are suitable autocameras R14;
- tablets with a diameter of up to 95 cm are combined with R15 cameras;
- inflatable sleds with a diameter of 105 cm are equipped with R16;
- Large snow tubes (up to 140 cm) are equipped with different models of R20 autocameras.
Among adult lovers of the ride from the hill and on the sleds, a 110 cm camera is popular. It is noteworthy, first of all, for its carrying capacity - it will support the weight of a large man or several children at once. A cargo chamber is required for tubing of this diameter - they fit well with GAZ 52nd and 53rd.
If you try to shove a larger camera into an unsuitable case, it will not fully straighten, folds will be formed. In general, you can say goodbye to both beauty and convenience. If a small auto chamber tries to “inflate” to a large cover, it expands unevenly, the formation of “hernias” is quite possible when pumping.
It should be noted that tubing for tubing can be restored even with serious damage. For repairs, you need a special glue and rubber material. The gap should be cleaned of dirt, apply glue and press the patch, and then dried.
It is important to choose a strong enough camera, which is devoid of holes and will not let the air through. Before riding you need to make sure that the main part with a margin can withstand the weight of the potential passenger.
Snow Tube Case
Of course, you can not ignore the choice of cover. The main requirements for PVC-cover: it must be beautiful, comfortable, environmentally friendly, and, of course, reliable, because the safety of the camera depends on its protective properties, and hence the safety of the passenger sleigh. As for environmental friendliness, the following should be noted: there are no harmful emissions if the rules for the operation of PVC are observed For many, this question is extremely relevant, since children mostly ride tablets. The only recommendation is to buy covers only from reliable vendors who are responsible for their product.
Aesthetics and comfort - individual requirements.If you have the opportunity to "try on" - sit in the tube, take the handles, - be sure to use it, because you have to hold on to these hands on steep and not very slopes, and also use them to control the cheesecake.
Safety engineering
We have already said that the snow tube should be comfortable. Conducting a test for comfort, pay attention to the quality of the product - how thick and flexible PVC is, how well the handles are fixed, and so on.
Remember that even the most flexible and high-quality snow tube is not designed for rolling on sand, gravel, rubble and other abrasive surfaces. The camera and the cover of the inflatable sleds should be related in size. The maximum permissible weight for which the snow tube is designed cannot be exceeded.
If your tablet is already worn out, do not take risks - ride only on equipment that is in adequate condition.
The best surface for riding on the cheesecake - a gentle slide with a thick layer of snow. Sledge of this type quickly and far glide, because on the ice the descent is much more rigid and uncontrollable.
Driving a snow-tube with handles, however, it must be admitted that this is a difficult matter, especially at high speeds. In no case do not tie yourself to the sled - you must have the opportunity to quickly leave the cheesecake. And, especially, do not connect the sleds with each other by a “train”, and also do not tie them to any vehicles.
For information on how to correctly select a camera for tubing, see the following video.
