Choosing the Nika Tubing

Recently an interesting alternative to classic sledges is gaining popularity - inflatable tubing. This new type of entertainment was loved not only by children, but also by many adults.

Inflatable sled - tubing (popularly - cheesecakes, bagels) - slide rapidly in the snow, and the speed of skating is much higher than when sliding metal or plastic sleds, which leads the child to an indescribable delight. And adults are not averse to plunging into vivid emotions, rushing off the hill “with the breeze” and recall nostalgic moments from childhood.

Russian production company Nika entered the market in 1998. The product range consists of a household group and a children's segment. New products for winter entertainment - tubing from the company "Nika", have become a worthy solution for fun winter fun with riding cheesecakes.

Company "Nika" produces tubing from awning fabric with impregnation of PVC. In terms of strength, this material is inferior to multilayer PVC, products do not tolerate severe frosts (below -15C), but they are much cheaper than similar models from other companies. For the European part of Russia, where in recent years a mostly frosty climate with snowy winters has been observed, tubing from Nika is an acceptable option. When operating on level slopes without small bushes and gravel that is not covered by snow cheesecakes manufactured by Nika will last more than one season.

Nevertheless, it must be said that towing Nika’s tubings on rough roads with any kind of transport and riding slides with problematic surfaces (potholes, dead wood, pebbles) should not be, because insufficient casing strength for such use and may be damaged.

The assortment of Nika tubing includes a variety of models: there are children's options with a back, there are prints of colorful drawings, ornament or plots from cartoons, there are models of the Classic series and many others. Among the most popular tubing are:

• Nika TB1K-110, made of PVC 550 autotent, diameter in the inflated form - 1100 mm;

• Nika TB3K-85, top - Oxford 500D, bottom - PVC autocurrent 610, diameter in the inflated form - 850 mm;

• Nika TB2K-95 (with butterflies), made of fabric with colorful prints in the form of butterflies, diameter - 950 mm;

• Nika TB2 / TK with the “Three Cats” pattern, the upper part is made of Oxford 500D fabric, the bottom is made of 610 PVC auto-cover, reflective elements are applied to the casing, it is available in diameters of 70, 80 and 90 cm.

All models have excellent glide, a reinforced bottom, seams reinforced with kapron tape, reliable ergonomic handles, a convenient tow rope, and a bright modern design.

In modern retail chains, a huge assortment of tubing is presented, from which it is not quite simple to choose the best option. But in order not to “get lost” in such a variety, you should familiarize yourself with the main criteria for choosing cheesecakes.

The durability of tubing is directly determined by the quality of the material. Safety and reliability depend on the inner chamber and the outer coating. (cover).

For external coating, the most reliable and durable material is considered multilayer polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and the bottom of a quality cheesecake should be made of pvc reinforced with lavsan thread. Top models of winter tubing can be complemented by a durable plastic bottom. They ride such tubings in areas of little snow, where the snow cover is shallow, and in some places barely covered gravel is found.

There are budget models made of polyester, nylon or awning fabric with PVC impregnation. Such materials are less durable than multilayer reinforced PVC, but are affordable for almost all social groups and can be used for several years in regions with a mild climate and high snow cover.

Comfort and convenience when riding depends on the right size choice. Medium sizes of tubing vary in the range of 70-150 cm. The choice of the right size depends on which "directory" will use the cheesecake. Obviously, an adult will simply not fit in a small tubing and will cling with his feet to the surface of the slide, risking injury, and it will be difficult, or even impossible, for a child in a large cheesecake to reach the side handles-holders.

Child Safety Specialists recommend a simple rule: for single skating, the diameter of the tubing should be equal to the height of the child or be slightly larger (for riding a group this rule does not apply). You can focus on the following recommendations:

• for children 10-11 years old, cheesecakes with a diameter of 80-90 cm are suitable;
• if it is planned to alternately ride children and adults (growth not higher than 175 cm), then it is better to choose a universal model with a diameter of 100 cm;
• a child of 11-13 years old will fit the average tubing with a diameter of 110-115 cm, while in the sitting position the child should freely reach his hands with his hands;
• if it’s too early for a child to ride downhill, it is better to purchase a model for joint skating with a diameter of 120-150 cm;
• do not take a 2-meter model, it may be difficult to control.

Here it is necessary to consider the following points.

• Inspect the inside of the cheesecake. Well, if the technical hole for inserting the inflatable chamber is closed with a zipper or lacing. This is a reliable, durable option. Velcro models are less durable, since Velcro deteriorates from snow and moisture.
• Check for a cable with a ring designed to bring cheesecake onto the slide for re-launching.Without this “little thing”, the pleasure of entertainment will decrease significantly, since moving a cheesecake without a cable is extremely inconvenient.
• Pay attention to the handles - they should be located at the same height.

About cheesecakes, you can find many positive customer reviews:

• high riding speed, causing vivid sensations similar to extreme elements, which is important for winter fun;
• low weight - children can easily cope with the ascent without the help of adults;
• the presence of a tow rope with a convenient handle;
• relatively low cost;
• Beautiful vibrant colors and modern design.

From the negative points:

• there were cases when the diameter of the model did not correspond to the one declared by the manufacturer (it turned out to be less), although the pressure in the pumped chamber had already reached the value recommended in the instructions;
• the inflatable camera did not coincide in size with the external coating (the camera is smaller than the case) - such reviews may be biased, since such an impression could appear if users did not pump the camera up to full;
• Nika has no models of increased strength.

Tubing is speed skating, therefore safety precautions must not be neglected. Before the descent, you should always check the route - there may appear glass fragments, large debris, other foreign objects accidentally dropped by someone.

Children should only ride under the supervision of an adult. You can’t ride standing, jumping and jumping during the descent. The slope angle of the slide should not be more than 20 ?.

High-quality Nika tubing models are reliable and safe, with virtually no risk of damage during the descent.

About how to inflate tubing correctly, you can find out below.