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[[File:Aerial photo of Varadero 21.JPG|thumb|200px|Banana boat, Varadero, Cuba]] |
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A '''banana boat''', also known as a '''water sled''' and often referred to simply as a banana, is an inflatable recreational boat meant for towing. Different models usually accommodate three to ten rides sitting on a larger, main tube and resting their feet on two laterally flanking tubes which stabilize the boat. The main tube is often yellow and [[banana]]-shaped. Some models have two main tubes. During the ride, driver of the powered boat |
A '''banana boat''', also known as a '''water sled''' and often referred to simply as a banana, is an inflatable recreational boat meant for towing. It was invented by Glenn Matthews in the late 1980s. Different models usually accommodate three to ten rides sitting on a larger, main tube and resting their feet on two laterally flanking tubes which stabilize the boat. The main tube is often yellow and [[banana]]-shaped. Some models have two main tubes. During the ride, the driver of the powered boat attempts to flip the banana boat upside-down by doing sharp turns. Riders should always wear [[Life jacket|life jackets]] for safety reasons. |
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Riding in a banana boat is considered to be a safer activity than water-skiing or other towed-water sports, and is similar to [[Tubing (recreation)|tubing]]. It is generally safe to ride at 4+ years. |
Riding in a banana boat is considered to be a safer activity than water-skiing or other towed-water sports, and is similar to [[Tubing (recreation)|tubing]]. It is generally safe to ride at 4+ years. |
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Revision as of 20:59, 19 August 2009
A banana boat, also known as a water sled and often referred to simply as a banana, is an inflatable recreational boat meant for towing. It was invented by Glenn Matthews in the late 1980s. Different models usually accommodate three to ten rides sitting on a larger, main tube and resting their feet on two laterally flanking tubes which stabilize the boat. The main tube is often yellow and banana-shaped. Some models have two main tubes. During the ride, the driver of the powered boat attempts to flip the banana boat upside-down by doing sharp turns. Riders should always wear life jackets for safety reasons.
Riding in a banana boat is considered to be a safer activity than water-skiing or other towed-water sports, and is similar to tubing. It is generally safe to ride at 4+ years.