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What is the difference between the upgraded PVC (vinyl) and basic rubber inner tubes?

April 26, 2017BASIC difference inner PVC rubber tubes upgraded vinyl

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What is the difference between the upgraded PVC (vinyl) and basic rubber inner tubes?

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The vinyl tube is made out of a heavy gauge vinyl fabric specifically made for river use. It is a heavier fabric than a vinyl “swimming pool” tube and therefore stands up to more use. It is more comfortable and durable than the basic tube and has handles. The basic rubber tube is one that was made to go inside a car tire. It has a 15-inch hole in the middle and was the standard tube before the vinyl ones came along. It is $5 less to rent, but not nearly as good of a tube. [Back to top] Choose a Trip: Harpers Ferry Rafting & Kayaking North Branch of Potomac Tubing Trips Canoe Trips Fishing Trips Greenbrier River New & Gauley Trips Upper Yough Biking Trips Instruction North Branch of Potomac :: Greenbrier River :: New & Gauley Trips :: Upper Yough Team Building:: Outdoor Adventure Camp:: Camping Harpers Ferry ©1996-2010 River Riders, Inc.