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May 1, 2006

Connelly Triple X
ConnellyTripleXGet ready for three times the fun on Connelly's new Triple X.
The Triple X tube can have up to three adult riders - which means room for up to six kids. Riders have a variety of options: they can ride lying down, kneeling, sitting or reclining. For optimum comfort, the tube features Connelly's first internally finished handle system, with 'full moon' knuckle guards so that your hands don't hurt from gripping. The Triple X is 90 inches by 90 inches and retails for $329.99. www.connellyskis.com


Rave Sports Razor Series

RaveSportsRazorIt's time to sharpen up, and Rave Sport's Razor Series is extra sharp - from the Skim Fastâ„¢ slick bottom to its sharp top and bottom graphics.
The Razor is made of heavy duty PVC and 600 denier polyester, and can accommodate up to two riders. It retails for $99.99. www.ravesports.com.


Airhead UFO

AirheadUFOLet the on-water fun spin out of control with the UFO, Airhead's four-rider space ship-inspired towable.
It spins on its axis like a top, as you pull it behind your boat. You can vary spin-speed by driving faster or slower. If you don't want to spin, just thread the towrope through the 'no spinning' harness. The UFO has an RF welded 30-gauge PVC bladder and a double-stitched 840-denier nylon cover with two Boston valves and four mesh self-draining vents. Retails for $419.99, www.kwiktek.com.


SportsStuff Patriot Series
SportsStuffPatriotTriplePledge your allegiance ... with the SportsStuff Patriot Series!
The brand new winged Patriot Series tubes are designed for one, two or three riders. Each features multiple handle positions, cockpit seating and winged sides that allow riders to get some awesome wake action. The one-rider Patriot retails for $259.95, and the three-rider, $479.95. www.sportsstuff.com.


Connelly Kids

Now your kids can have their very own special water toys.
Connelly has developed three new tubes specifically for kids: the Spin Cycle, the Daytona and the Maverick. The tubes are not only safe, easy to tow and comfortable to ride, but they also inflate in lightning speed, so you don't have to keep anxious riders waiting. The Spin Cycle retails for $59.99, and the Daytona and the Maverick are $89.99 each. www.connellyskis.com.

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Body Glove Ultimate TWC

BodyGloveTWCTake a spin on Body Glove's Ultimate TWC.
The PWC-inspired tube is seven feet long, and accommodates up to two riders. It has deep foot wells and rubber handles, so you feel as though you're riding the real thing. Retails for $179.99. www.bodyglove.com.


O'Brien Wet Raft

OBrienWetRaftKeep cool with the O'Brien Wet Raft.
It's great for warm days on the water. The inflatable outside ring is 108 inches wide, and the mesh adjustable floor allows loungers to adjust the water level inside the tube from several centimeters to several inches. The tube comes with cup holders and four tie-off points for anchoring or tie-ups to other tubes. www.obrien.com.


O'Brien Super Screamer

OBrienSuperScreamerTake a wild ride on the O'Brien Super Screamer.
Take a wild ride on the O'Brien Super Screamer. The 70-inch-wide, round disc tube allows two riders to hang on for a fun, wild and comfortable ride - the tube has neoprene sections, cushioned handles and a 840 denier nylon cover. It retails for $149.99. www.obrien.com


Sevylor Monster Wing
SevylorMonsterWing Find out what monster mania is all about with the Sevylor Monster Wing.
It's constructed with a heavy-duty nylon cover, and it has double-stitched seams, 12 soft foam-covered handles, neoprene knuckle guards, boarding assist straps, a nylon towing harness and two special drains. It's extremely large, tough and exciting - great for exhilarating action on the water. You can ride by yourself, or with two of your friends. www.sevylor.com.


Rave Sports Mambo

RaveSportsMamboBe a jet setter. With the upswing of its 'wingtips' and its jet shape, Rave Sport's Mambo was born to fly.
It comes in three styles, the Mambo Solo, the Mambo Duo and the original Mambo. The Original Mambo is 6.5 feet wide and 6 feet long, and made of heavy duty PVC and 84 denier nylon. It retails for $199.99. www.ravesports.com


Connelly Floatilla
ConnellyFloatillaIf you're ready to relax, then Connelly's Floatilla is just the thing for you.
It's a huge inflatable floating island with a 12-foot diameter, which features plenty of molded cup holders, and a quarter panel mesh pit for cooling off. It's the perfect place for your entire crew to lounge around and enjoy some relaxing time on the water. Retails for $199.99. www.connellyskis.com


Airhead Sting Ray
AirheadStingRayLook out, because Airhead's Sting Rays are coming to get you!
This tube's graphics are a real head- turner. There are four models, for one, two, three and four riders. The Sting Ray's winged design helps to deliver a unique and lively ride - while remaining very stable. Prices range from $178.99 for the one-rider to $419.99 for the four-rider. www.kwiktek.com


Body Glove Torque
BodyGloveTorqueHang on for an awesome ride on Body Glove's latest and greatest Torque tube.
Body Glove's latest and greatest Torque tube ($129.99) is made for two riders, and comes with five soft EVA handles so you have plenty of ways to hang on for the ride. www.bodyglove.com


Sevylor Triple X
SevylorTripleXTriple the thrills with Sevylor's Triple X, a super-fun, easy-to-ride inflatable tube that's designed for two riders.
The four boarding assist straps help riders to board quickly, and, for a more comfortable ride, the tube has electronically welded seams, seven soft foam-covered handles and neoprene knuckle guards. The Triple X is $149.99. www.sevylor.com

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