How to Deflate an Airhead Tube

Airhead makes a range of watersport toys designed for wake, boat and river use. Airhead tubes are made for behind-the-boat towing and have separate air chambers to ensure adequate flotation should one or more chambers become compromised. If you are not familiar with raft air chambers -- the industry standard for high-tech water craft such as river rafts, inflatable kayaks and the Airhead products -- they may seem confusing at first. Rest assured, the chambers are easy to open and deflate the tube.

Instructions

    • 1

      Find the series of round, hard-plastic nozzles along the side of the Airhead tube. Clear them off of any debris.

    • 2

      Grip and turn the nozzles counterclockwise until you hear the air begin to come out of the nozzles. Each chamber needs the nozzle opened to fully deflate the tube.

    • 3

      Push down on the air chamber as the air begins to come out of the Airhead slower than when first opened. Push down and then begin to roll the tube up to force all air out of the tube.

    • 4

      Dry the Airhead after deflation by setting out in the sun. Do not store the tube wet as this leads to mildew and mold.

    • 5

      Close all nozzles once the tube is dry. Fold the Airhead into thirds and store in a cool, dry place out of direct sun.