How to Ride a Snow Tube

Snow tubing is a popular activity for many people in winter climates. Riding a tube down a snow-covered hill requires little work since gravity provides the majority of the power. People who enjoy sporting activities like sledding often enjoy snow tubing. Place your snow tube on the crest of a snow covered hill, sit down and push off with your feet. Maintain a straight and steady course or change direction using your body weight.

Instructions

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      Dress warmly with tight, tucked-in clothing. Wear a few layers of shirts or sweatshirts with thick socks and boots that are tied securely. Loose clothing like scarves and decorative hats won't work well when snow tubing because they are likely to get caught along the routes.

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      Plant your snow tube at the top of a hill. Sit down in it with your legs apart or crossed over the front end of the tube. Rest your lower back against the inner rear section of the tube.

      Create momentum by pushing off toward the edge of the hill with your legs. Once over the edge of the hill, bring your legs back on the tube. Sit upright. This will aid in producing a straight ride.

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      Generate speed by lowering your head and throwing your arms back. Steer the snow tube by shifting your weight to the right in order to turn right. Shift to the left in order to turn left . Brake by gently planting your heels in the snow.