Though the water moves slowly in many stretches, it can be surprisingly fast and powerful in others. Collisions with rocks can result in bumps and bruises for tubers, even those who don't fall off their craft. When he outfitted his family for their trip, Scheel took care of one potential hazard by tying a round piece of plywood in the hole of each tube. The wood protects a tuber's backside from rocks on the river's bottom. Most tubers ride basic black truck inner tubes, which can be purchased at truck stops and some tire stores.
Tubes made especially for water sports are available at boat stores, as well as at discount stores.
Though the Maury's water remains warm into early fall, the crowds of tubers will soon be gone from Goshen Pass. Like summer, the tubing season comes to an unofficial end after the Labor Day weekend. Tips for tubers Wear shoes. Keep feet pointed downstream. If you fall off your tube in swift water, keep your feet elevated and pointed downstream to provide some protection against rocks.