Riverbugs are high tech River Tubes that are:
-stronger and more heavy duty
-faster and easier to propel
-more comfortable
-more dynamic
than the old basic round river tubes.
OTHER GREAT FEATURES: -Riverbugs have a streamlined curved hull for slipping easily through the water and past rocks. -Riverbugs are not only more comfortable, but have a better body position for paddling with the hands, and kicking with the feet(fins) to give even greater speed. -Riverbugs have a stowage compartment -Riverbugs can also be surfed on breaking river waves. |
RIVERBUG DESIGNS
There are currently two models of Riverbug:
- The Standard Riverbug is the all purpose bug, and is stable and easy to use. It is the ideal bug for beginners and intermediates to use on a river, whether it is a float trip, or involves rapids. Experienced bug paddlers can run Grade 3 river rapids in standard Riverbugs.
- The Superbug is the high performance craft for those who like to play hard and run harder rivers. (Check out our Superbug page)
WHY A RIVERBUG
- Loving that water!: A Bug is very easy to get into and out of on the water.
- Great for Learners: Riverbugs are very easy to use.
- Self Rescue: If tipped out a Riverbug can be used like a Body Board till you get into calmer water.
- Easily Carried: Riverbugs have a purpose made carrying handle.
- Superbugs Rock & Roll: There is also a high performance Riverbug called the "Superbug" which is the ultimate small inflatable play craft and exceeds what even a high performance inflatable sit-on-top kayak can do. (Check out our Superbug page)
BUYING RIVERBUGS
Riverbugs are now available from www.riverbug.me on mainland Europe
www.mountainandriver.co.uk in the UK
www.trailhead.ca in North America.
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