Choosing tubing "Nika"

Recently, an interesting alternative to the classic sled has been gaining popularity - riding on inflatable tubing... This new kind of entertainment is loved not only by children, but also by many adults.

Inflatable sleds - tubing (popularly - cheesecakes, bagels) - they quickly slide on the snow, and the speed of rolling is much higher than when sliding metal or plastic sleds, which makes children indescribable delight. And adults are not averse to plunging into vivid emotions, rushing down the hill "with a breeze" and remembering nostalgic moments from childhood.

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

Nika company produces tubing made of PVC-impregnated awning fabric. In terms of strength, such material is inferior to multilayer PVC, the 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 there has been a predominantly mildly frosty climate with snowy winters, tubing from the Nika company is a completely acceptable option. When operating on flat slopes without small bushes and gravel uncovered by snow cheesecakes produced by the Nika company will last more than one season.

I must nevertheless say that you should not tow Nika tubing along uneven roads with any transport and ride on slides with problematic surfaces (potholes, dead wood, pebbles), because the strength of the casing is insufficient for this 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 printed with colorful drawings, ornaments or cartoon plots, there are models of the Classic series and many others. Of the most popular tubing, you can name:

• Nika TB1K-110, made of PVC 550 cover, diameter when inflated - 1100 mm;

• Nika TB3K-85, top - Oxford 500D, bottom - PVC cover 610, inflated diameter - 850 mm;

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

• Nika ТБ2 / ТК with a picture "Three cats", the upper part is made of Oxford 500D fabric, the bottom is made of PVC 610 cover, reflective elements are applied on the casing, available in diameters of 70, 80 and 90 cm.

All models have excellent sliding, reinforced bottom, seams reinforced with nylon tape, reliable ergonomic handles, comfortable towing cable, bright modern design.

In modern retail chains, a huge assortment of tubing is presented, from which it is not quite easy to choose the best option. But in order not to "get lost" in such a variety, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the main criteria for choosing cheesecakes.

The durability of the tubing is directly determined by the quality of the material of manufacture. Safety and reliability depend on inner chamber and outer cover (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 reinforced with PVC thread... Top models of winter tubing can be supplemented with a durable plastic bottom. On such tubing people ride in areas with little snow, where the snow cover is shallow, and in some places barely covered gravel comes across.

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

Comfort and ease of riding depends on the correct choice of size. Average tubing sizes vary from 70-150 cm... The choice of the right size depends on which "roller" will use the cheesecake. Obviously, an adult simply will not fit into a small tubing and will cling to the surface of the slide with his feet, risking injury, and it will be difficult, if not impossible, for a child in a too large cheesecake to reach the side handles-holders.

Children's entertainment safety experts recommend following a simple rule: for single skating, the diameter of the tubing should be equal to the height of the child or be slightly larger (this rule does not apply for riding in a group). You can focus on the following recommendations:

• for children 10-11 years old, cheesecakes with a diameter of 80-90 cm are suitable;
• if you plan to alternate skating for children and adults (no 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 do quite well with an average tubing with a diameter of 110-115 cm, while in a sitting position the child should freely reach the handles with his hands;
• if a child is still too early to ride a slide, then it is better to purchase a model for joint riding with a diameter of 120-150 cm;
• do not take a 2-meter model, it may be difficult to control.

The following points should be taken into account here.

• Examine the inside of the cheesecake. It is good if the technical opening for inserting the inflatable tube is closed with a zipper or lacing. This is a reliable, durable option. Velcro models are less durable, as the Velcro will deteriorate from snow and moisture.
• Check for the presence of a rope with a ring, designed to bring the cheesecake onto the slide for re-descent.Without this "little thing" the pleasure of entertainment will be significantly reduced, since it is extremely inconvenient to move the cheesecake without a cable.
• Pay attention to the handles - they should be at the same height.

You can find many positive customer reviews about cheesecakes:

• high riding speed, causing vivid sensations similar to extreme elements, which is important for winter fun;
• low weight - children can easily cope with climbing a hill without the help of adults;
• the presence of a towing cable with a comfortable handle;
• relatively low cost;
• beautiful bright colors and modern design.

From the negative points:

• there were cases when the diameter of the model did not correspond to that declared by the manufacturer (it turned out to be smaller), although the pressure in the inflated chamber had already reached the value recommended in the instructions;
• the size of the inflatable chamber did not coincide with the outer cover (the camera is smaller than the cover) - such reviews may be biased, since such an impression could appear if users did not pump the camera to full filling;
• Nika does not have high-strength models.

Tubing is speed skiing, so safety precautions must not be neglected... Before descending, you should always check the track - glass fragments, large debris, and other foreign objects accidentally dropped by someone may appear there.

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

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

You can find out how to properly inflate your tubing below.