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Question:

Which kind of inner tube is better for river tubing, a rubber truck inner tube or a PVC plastic one?

We are interested in tubing on a creek with class I to II rapids, so we want something durable to hold up going over rocky patches. Are the 3-layer PVC plastic tubes sold for river tubing and towing behind boats strong enough for that? Or would a black rubber tire from a semi-truck be better?

Answer:

The Inner-Tube Puncturer, who else? Now I have to get my tube tied. =O
definitely the rubber ones the plastic ones will scratch your inner arm cause the seem is right in the middle
I would get the big black heavy innertubes. but if they are rapids with rocks, make SURE they have plasctic or wood bottoms ;)

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