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How to Inflate Your Sonic Snow Tube

Follow these easy steps to make sure your Sonic Snow Tube is fully inflated and ready to go this winter.

1 Min. Watch | Product Use & Care

Step 1: Check Sizing

The inner tube is marked REG or XL, depending on the size you ordered. Make sure the inner tube size matches the size shown on the small white tag sewn into the edge of the outer shell.

Step 2: Insert the Inner Tube

Place the inner tube flat inside the shell with the inflation valve aligned with L.L.Bean logo and leash.

Step 3: Inflate the Inner Tube

Since this is a vehicle innertube, it’s best to inflate with an air compressor at home or at a gas station. You can also use a portable 12V tire compressor, a portable electric bike or mattress pump, or a manual bike pump. Inflate the tube slowly. Push it against the outer shell as you inflate to help it fill evenly. Make sure the tube is centered within the shell. The tube will feel quite firm before it has expanded enough to fill the outer shell. Keep inflating until the outer shell is fully expanded.

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Quick tip:

If you start to see creases in the tube or it becomes misshapen, you are probably overinflating it.

Step 4: Hit the Hill!

Now you’re ready to fly down your favorite sledding hill.

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