New Braunfels Tube Chute or Walk Around It Guide [Texas Tubes]

[@TexasTubes]

Due to the amount of questions we get about the New Braunfels Tube Chute, we created this special Video: How To Shoot The Tube Chute or Walk Around It. This Video is for anyone who has Kids, anyone who is a weak swimmer, first time tubers, and for anyone who doesn't want to go through the Tube Chute and would rather walk around it. This video also provides River Safety Tips for Tubing and how to reduce your chances of flipping over coming out of the Tube Chute. All in all, this video is probably for everyone because it is informative and entertaining as well, featuring some great footage of the Tube Chute. Please check it out and let us know what you think about the Tube Chute Video in the comments or if you have any questions we didn’t cover and be sure to hit the Notifications Bell and the Subscribe button for our Texas Tubes KZbin Channel! Thank you!

[@eddyyymachete]

I love the float but the chute is a literal death trap. I’ve almost drowned the last 2 times and will never attempt it again. The helpless feeling of seeing the surface and not being able to reach it is something I never want to experience again. I got worn out underwater and was eventually pushed away from the underwater whirlpool. I’ll happily take the exit.

[@thedrummersclub3667]

Thank you for your tip. We will just sight see. Not worth dying over

[@amberwinterwillow3703]

sadly a 16 yr old died today bc of the chute. wonder if it was a swimmer level issue...but no issues with foul play or intoxication.

[@eddyyymachete]

@@amberwinterwillow3703 I’m so sorry. People drown there every year, they need to shut it down or make it safer for people.

[@kyliaandrews7706]

The same thing happened to me!!! Nope I walk around now

[@noellehancock]

I went on this ride when I was eight years old (I'm 44 now). My mother quickly fell out of her tube and then grabbed onto mine for support and flipped me out of my tube. So I went through the rapids on my own. My mother was trying to hold me up to the surface so I could get air but she was getting sucked under too. Honestly, I thought I was going to drown and die. To this day it was one of the scariest experiences of my life.

[@TubeCody]

Hi! Love this video. I was wondering if I could have your permission to show a couple clips from this video in an upcoming video I am working on? Thanks!

[@Me-wk7dz]

I hear the chute has a lot of hydraulics (water that sucks you down), don't hesitate to walk around it if you don't have a life preserver

[@Zaza420islit]

Yep I got sucked in that and had to grab on someone’s tube and pull my self out I was under for 1 minute

[@LibraryAngel]

Thank God you’re okay! I have wondered if somehow the pressure has been turned up because I never had a problem in my youth - as an adult though either I’m a “weak swimmer” now or something has drastically changed in some way! I know the river is natural but the chute uses hydraulics.

[@imaga75]

Just walk around and enjoy the slow moving river because if u don't you gonna lose your glasses your beer your Bluetooth speaker. It's happened to me a couple of times. I don't do the shoot any more its too expensive.

[@jacobtorres6098]

It costs 2 dollars to access the River

[@Me-wk7dz]

I don't bring anything valuable on water in general (lakes or rivers)

[@Zaza420islit]

@@jacobtorres6098 people bring speakers and beer

[@tammymcdowell9469]

Love this video! VERY informative!

[@javieracosta267]

I would recommend not filling your tube all the way, leave some give so you sink into the tube!! I’ve been down more than enough times! Day and night…

[@chiefaj4745]

That specific shoot is a deathtrap easy for smaller individuals to fall out the tub from the amount of pressure coming from the shoot if I’m not mistaken a 62yo man just drowned at the spot not even 4 days ago

[@TexasTubes]

Chiefaj 47 - Activities on all bodies of water, whether it be rivers, lakes, swimming pools, the ocean, etc... always have both inherent and unknown risks and dangers. These include, but are not limited to, injury or loss of life. That said, the vast majority of people still safely enjoy water recreation every day already knowing the risks before entering the water. The primary reason for our video above is to inform, educate, and provide our customers with important safety information and options so they can choose what's best for them and their families. The following information is on our Website (www.TexasTubes.com), which we encourage everyone to visit and check out all the valuable information we provide so they can "know before they go"! Adults should stay close to their children at all times and children should be watched constantly for their safety. We also highly recommend that you always go tubing with 2 or more people to keep an eye on each other and act as a “buddy system” in case help is needed. Texas Tubes provides "Free Complimentary Life Jackets" for our customers upon request and Life jackets are recommended for all children ages 8 years and younger, as well as for all weak swimmers, inexperienced swimmers, non-swimmers, and anyone with physical limitations. Texas Tubes strongly recommends that all Non-swimmers and anyone who is afraid of the river should NOT go tubing or get in the river, you will be putting yourself in harm's way and you will not have any fun if you are stressed out and afraid of the river. There are NO LIFEGUARDS, enter the river at your own risk. Based on your comment, we recommend that you wear a life jacket and avoid the Tube Chute and walk around it, so you won't be stressed out on your float trip, thus allowing you to enjoy your float trip experience. Thanks for your comment and have a safe and wonderful day! Texas Tubes

[@Seahorses58l]

Yes he drowned I guess maybe he hit his head or got tangled up and upside down!! That specific shoot needs to be closed immediately!!!! If Norma already!!! A Beloved husband , Dad, grandfather, uncle Brother-in-law , Brother , cousin, great Uncle, son in law friend great employee!! Boat owner, swimmer fisherman , strong man muscled up man! Was taken and no one knows what happened under the water???? This has probably happened before !! It’s too 🛑. DANGEROUS!!! CLOSE IT!!! And only very strong proven swimmers should be in river or shoots!!!!!

[@brandonlopez7683]

Hope you’re doin well Mr. Reno! Miss your 6th period class man! ✌🏼

[@MAnuscript421]

Went down the Tube Chute twice. Didn't fall out once.

[@jonrigby8047]

Coley, came across your channel and was wondering if you might remember us!? Jon, Patti, Josh and Dawn Rigby. We used to frequent your place a lot around 2001-2003 timeframe. Your place is looking great!! We hope to get back down there in the near future.

[@TexasTubes]

Jon, thank you for reaching out to me! I love to hear from customers that were around in the beginning. Also, thanks for the nice comments! I'm looking forward to seeing y'all soon! Colie

[@lucieann21]

I’m Australian and we have nothing like this at all. What does the tube chute do?

[@TexasTubes]

LouLou, the Tube Chute is like a man-made waterslide on the Comal River that is a thrilling experience to blast through it on an inner tube! Watch the video above! Thank you!

[@hoganrichard9627]

It diverts the water around a spillway. Because the water is forced through a narrow space it moves much faster and provides a thrilling ride. The scary part is when you exit the tube the water forms somewhat of a whirlpool so hang on tight to your tube. One time I flipped upside down and became separated from my tube. I'm a strong swimmer but it was still scary and exhausting. Good thing there's trained lifeguards on site. The lifevest is a good idea but you should have it on BEFORE going through the chute. Also, do this part of the river BEFORE you get too wasted on beer or whatever. You'll need your wits about you to stay safe. Have fun carefully.

[@mb-qj5yo]

If you read all the comments it’s death trap don’t even come down here and go on it. It’s extremely dangerous and the lifeguards only watch you while you’re about to drown.

[@ConnyGermangirl]

Fun. My hubby and i thinking of moving to Texas from wet Washington State ❤

[@PeteC75]

Wouldn't a life jacket eliminate the safety concerns?

[@TexasTubes]

Hi PeteC75, thank you for your inquiry... Wearing a life jacket does not guarantee that you become impervious to drowning, but it does improve your chances of surviving tremendously! While wearing a life jacket there is no guarantee that you’ll be floating in the proper orientation if you become unconscious. If you take a blow to the head (bumping heads with someone else or a hard surface) or pass out for some reason (medical or other), and you lose consciousness, you could float on the surface while facedown in the water. There is a better likelihood of you floating facedown naturally if you are unconscious since your head and limbs will drape forward. Wearing a life jacket does not help much if you fall face forward or you cannot keep your head above the water. These are rare examples, but not out of the realm of possibility. It's always best to go tubing with others (never by yourself), who are good swimmers to help keep a watchful eye on each other during your float trip, acting as a buddy system in case of an emergency. Texas Tubes recommends that "non-swimmers" NOT go tubing or get in the river period, and we also recommend that all weak swimmers, all children 8 years and younger, and anyone with physical limitations wear a life jacket! Life jackets are complimentary for all Texas Tubes' customers upon request! Thank you! Texas Tubes

[@sjg1829]

Lmao I’m an extremely good swimmer and I’ve been down without a tube several times. Don’t swim against the currents !!

[@Zaza420islit]

I wish I would of saw this last year I almost drowned and someone drowned in the same spot a couple weaks after me she was 22 I believe

[@guadacoma]

Nobody has drowned at the chute in decades

[@trentonmayfield]

@@guadacoma bruh do some research

[@lolamesngon1939]

I almost drowned twice there I’m GOOD

[@kennethwilson5411]

None of this was there last time I went back when I was 13 years old and now I’m 53

[@edwardjnarrojr3135]

Rejuvenating Crisp Clear Water 💦

[@xitlali8929]

🥶 water?

[@NACRELJO]

Are dogs aloud in the water tubes?

[@TexasTubes]

Solar Estimates, go to this page on our Website for information about taking your dog Tubing with you: ( www.texastubes.com/River-Tubing-Checklist-and-Tips ).

[@mb-qj5yo]

Those life guards won’t jump in anyway .. I almost drowned and the life guards did nothing I will never go down that shoot with that type incompetence. This place should not even allow people to go on the shoot since they technically are lying to the public trying to make you feel safe but having life guards like that. Terrible.

[@daviswhite3591]

Hey jackass. If you can't swim don't get in the water. You lived didn't you? Trust me - there are tons of life guards in that area. They all work at Schlitterbahn and they hang out in King Solomon Park. The Comal River is probably one of the safest waterways on the planet. In fact Schlitterbahn trains their life guard corps in the river. Locals sit at the base of the chute to rescue tourist beers. You'll be fine Nancy.

[@averyjennett9810]

Learn how to swim, hun.

[@Iris-gy2mi]

They pulled the lifeguards out for the season early this year (last week) due to low waters, and a 16 year old drowned there this week. People drown here every year.

[@dnique1542]

Does anybody know how deep this water is

[@TexasTubes]

@dnique1542 - The Comal River has an uneven riverbed, so the depth varies a lot, there are spots where the river is 20 feet deep and as shallow as 6 or 7 inches (like at the 2nd Tube Chute)... so the depth is different at any given point. We recommend that all children, weak swimmers, and non-swimmers wear a Life Jacket at all times while on the river and we recommend that anyone who is afraid of being on the river, to NOT get on the river, as you will not have a good time if you are afraid the whole time. Texas Tubes has complimentary (free) Life Jackets for any customer that requests one, so be sure to ask a staff member for a Life Jacket if you need one! Thanks!

[@tawtam1]

Lifeguards are not on duty all the time? Hope you don't charge for killing people.

[@marcomarioni2487]

What if your a monthly swimmer?

[@TexasTubes]

Marco, there are local swimmers who swim the Comal River every day year-round, (weather permitting), the water in the Comal River is 100% spring-fed and averages around an amazing 72 degrees year-round, so you being a monthly swimmer is no problem, come on out and enjoy the Comal River! Thanks!

[@Hustle5tre]

That life jacket sucks I suggest you purchase your own life jacket suck me my head in right when I got in and that life jacket didn’t help when I fell out the shoot my body panicked and made feel like I couldn’t breathe it was so scary

[@johnwinter7597]

My kids don’t have any problems

[@traviswade0]

My girlfriend and I just visited the New Braunfels Tube Chute for the first time, and it was a blast! We posted a video on my channel! 🌊

[@yontaid]

Wow

[@aprilgomez7282]

Is it free or do you have to pay and can you bring your own tubes?

[@TexasTubes]

April Gomez - you can visit our website at www.TexasTubes.com for all the details about renting tubes and float trips on the Comal River. The cost is the same if your bring your own tubes or if you rent our tubes. Thanks!