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Tips for terrific "toobin"
River tubing has become a very
popular form of summer recreation in north Georgia and Rolling Thunder offers
the best scenario on the river. Our experience has taught us that there are
some basics that newcomers should know when planning a tubing trip.
What to wear
Securely
fitting shoes will help you avoid foot injury in the river and are required by
Rolling Thunder. Old tennis shoes are the best. Flip flops are not suitable.
Remember to bring shoes with you - for on the river and dry shoes for off the
river. Rolling Thunder does not sell shoes at their retail center. Most people
are most comfortable in bathing suits or shorts and a tee shirt. You will
definitely get wet! Remember, that sunburn is unpleasant so be
prepared.
Coolers
Coolers are
allowed on the river but no glass containers can be taken on the river.
Styrofoam coolers are not recommended. We will rent a tube for your cooler if
you want to float it along with you. Please do not litter the river.
No
alcoholic beverages are allowed on river trips.
Steering your tube
Just
sit your bottom in the middle of the tube, lean back and paddle with your hands
while kicking your feet.
Take out
The Rolling
Thunder "take out" - where you get out of the river - is marked. It will be on
the right side as you float down towards it.
Tying tubes
together
Tying tubes together is not recommended due to safety
considerations. You don't want a rope to get tangled in the wrong
places.
Bathrooms
There are no
bathrooms on the river so you should make use of Rolling Thunder's facilities
before getting on the river.
Falling off your tube
You
may fall off your tube while in the river. Keeping your life jacket securely
fastened at all times is the smartest thing you can do while in the river. Try
to get back on your tube as quickly as possible. Be careful about standing up
in any river as there may be obstacles that you cannot see.
Getting out of the
river
If for any reason, you need to get out of the river before you get
to Rolling Thunder's take out, it is crucial that you get out on the side of
the river where the road is so that you can start walking back to Thunder. Keep
in mind that mountain roads are curvy and visibility is often limited so be
careful to stay on the shoulder.
Water critters
Any river
is home to all sorts of critters. We have never had a single person have a bad
experience with this facet of their trip. Be aware and stay away from any
critters if you do see them. Staying away from the side of river and tree
branches is recommended.
Type of tubes
Our
colorful vinyl inner tubes have handles and some have seats in them and some do
not.
Parking
There is parking
for your vehicle at Rolling Thunder. Please do not take your car key with you
on the river. Leave them with our personnel so you will have them when you
return. Keys that go in the river are impossible to find.
Eyeglasses
If you must
wear glasses of any kind, consider securing them with a retainer of some type.
Rolling Thunder carries retainers at their retail shop for your
convenience.
Security deposit for
tubes
In lieu of collecting a cash deposit when you rent your tubes,
Rolling Thunder will hold your driver's license and a credit card number. When
you return your rental equipment, your license will be returned to
you.
If you lose or damage your
tube
If you lose or damage your tube, you will be charged
$20.
800-408-7238
rafting@rollingthunderriverco.com
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