Robert21979 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I know this is off topic but does anyone know where I can purchase inner tubes for floating the river? Anywhere in Houston/Katy area would be idea but the surrounding area is okay also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I know this is off topic but does anyone know where I can purchase inner tubes for floating the river? Anywhere in Houston/Katy area would be idea but the surrounding area is okay alsoWhich river? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert21979 Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 It'll be the Guadalupe river but would like to purchase the tubes here in the Houston area before heading there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 It'll be the Guadalupe river but would like to purchase the tubes here in the Houston area before heading there. Ah, ok. You had me concerned there for a minute. When you said "the river," I was thinking about Brazos or San Jac, and wondering who dropped you on your head as a child... There are several places along the Guadalupe where you can rent tubes and arrange for transportation. Probably a better deal than buying and storing a bunch of inner tubes at home unless you're going to do this kind of thing every other weekend or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert21979 Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 Ah, ok. You had me concerned there for a minute. When you said "the river," I was thinking about Brazos or San Jac, and wondering who dropped you on your head as a child... There are several places along the Guadalupe where you can rent tubes and arrange for transportation. Probably a better deal than buying and storing a bunch of inner tubes at home unless you're going to do this kind of thing every other weekend or something. Well we have 26 people going next Wed. through Sunday and as of right now the place we are staying will not be renting tubes b/c of the river levels so we were hoping just to buy some here in the Houston area. I use to know a place off N. Gessner/Beltway 8 but its not there anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Well we have 26 people going next Wed. through Sunday and as of right now the place we are staying will not be renting tubes b/c of the river levels so we were hoping just to buy some here in the Houston area. I use to know a place off N. Gessner/Beltway 8 but its not there anymore.The old black rubber tubes are pretty hard to find, but try good old REI or Academy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 river is flowing really fast, close to 2000 cfs last i checked. that can get a little crazy on a tube. i know there are places that sell tubes in the area, remember seeing signs. i'm sure you could look it up online. found this one with a quick search:http://guadaluperivertubes.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Well we have 26 people going next Wed. through Sunday and as of right now the place we are staying will not be renting tubes b/c of the river levels so we were hoping just to buy some here in the Houston area. I use to know a place off N. Gessner/Beltway 8 but its not there anymore.If the locals aren't renting tubes because of high river levels, then you shouldn't be on the river!You'll either end up dead or risking lives in a dangerous rescue attempt.Trust the locals...they live on the river. They know how dangerous it can be.There've been two drownings in the last two weeks on the Guadalupe. Apparently the only way you can go down the river right now is with a guide...and even the guy that drowned this week was on a guided tour.http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/metro/sto...ng.35da02e.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 You also have to find a way to get the tubes back to your starting place. THos guys do make a killing renting tubes, but it's worth it for the convenience - they also have bottoms on their tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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