WOW CYCLONE SPINNER

$699.99

The minute they noted the word “spinner” in this tube’s name, riders knew they were in for an interesting experience. That’s because in addition to the normal slipping and sliding across the wakes that define any favorite inflatable, the Cyclone Spinner can actually spin. Yup, round and round—like a record, baby. A tow point on the bottom and at the center of the inflatable’s 88-inch diameter makes this possible. It rotates on stainless-steel ball bearings, clockwise or counterclockwise, depending on the Cyclone’s motion.

WOW has wisely chosen to offer riders some support to ensure they aren’t quickly flung once things get spintastic. A central cockpit with two cutout seating areas and high, supportive sidewalls provide security. There’s also plenty of room to stand. Padded grab handles with EVA knuckle guards are located topside to maintain a firm grip. Additional nylon web handles are placed to ease reboarding should riders get tossed. And get tossed they might. A lowered “hover” bottom below the cockpit area allows the Cyclone Spinner to ride on a smaller wetted surface when underway, as well as actually tilt from G-forces or riders’ weight placement.

Unlike a previous-generation spinning towable we tested years back, the Cyclone Spinner doesn’t rotate at warp speed. In a straight line, it can begin to gently spin once its riders’ weight is evenly balanced. Send the tube drifting outside the wake and spins get quicker, and not always in the same direction. As one test rider noted, the unpredictability of when the Cyclone would spin and in what direction was part of the fun. Just be careful with aggressive whips; the bottom shape and centered tow point can pull the tube up on end and eject passengers when speed increases. Should someone in your crew not care to get dizzy, a static tow point is also included.