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RAVE Aqua Buddy Trainer

Item # 16678
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Key Features

  • An inflatable catamaran style ski/wake trainer

  • Great for beginners and experienced skiers

  • Heavy-duty 28 gauge PVC construction

  • 3 valves

  • CPSIA compliant


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rave Get up and go on the first try, leaving the trainer behind you! The Aqua Buddy Trainer is an inflatable catamaran style ski/wake trainer that helps new skiers start in deep water. Sit on the patent pending Aqua Buddy as you get used to the feeling of being pulled, then stand up with ease at any time. Great for beginners or as an aid for any skier who doesn't want the sore after-effects of pulling up. Made from heavy-duty 28 gauge PVC. Features three valves. 54"L x 40"W x 12"H. Weighs 6.1 lbs. One-year limited warranty. CPSIA compliant.
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RAVE Aqua Buddy Trainer
 
4.1

(based on 11 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

82%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (6)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Smooth ride (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Flat water (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Intermediate (6)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (8), Yes (3)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    It works very well

    It really helps kids get in the right position to learn to ski. I've been around skiing a long time and have been a part of dozens of attempts to get kids up on skis...Read complete review

    It really helps kids get in the right position to learn to ski. I've been around skiing a long time and have been a part of dozens of attempts to get kids up on skis. But the young ones always have difficulty getting the skiis positioned correctly, facing the right direction and with the rope between the skiis. This floatie puts them in the correct position without all the floundering in the water. Then as the boat picks up speed the kid can stand up as the boat pulls him up. Plus since they are already sitting above the water, they don't have to pull themselves up so far. It really does work and eventhough this thing should cost about $20 it will save [$] worth of aggrevation when you're trying for the 10th time to get a kid up. I would give it 5 stars for function and about a 2 for being over priced. So 4 stars overall.

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    Function good, application not so much

    This is a good concept but th product needs to be a little better. Specifically, it needs a speed valve not the old time squeeze to fill and empty valve. OK to fill, ...Read complete review

    This is a good concept but th product needs to be a little better. Specifically, it needs a speed valve not the old time squeeze to fill and empty valve. OK to fill, not so OK to deflate. I think they saved a few pennies at the expense of a more usable product. As far as teaching, it works to get someone new over the most difficult and intimadating part of a water sport-getting up.

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    8/24/2012
     
    5.0

    Great product for beginning water skiers

    By Grandma S

    from Lake Chelan, WA

    About Me Intermediate

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Lightweight
    • Smooth Ride

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Flat Water

      Comments about RAVE Aqua Buddy Trainer:

      My 6yo granddaughter got up on waterskis on 3rd attempt. Good confidence builder!

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      8/8/2012
       
      4.0

      It works very well

      By Bobby

      from the middle of the lake

      About Me Advanced

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Flat Water

        Comments about RAVE Aqua Buddy Trainer:

        It really helps kids get in the right position to learn to ski. I've been around skiing a long time and have been a part of dozens of attempts to get kids up on skis. But the young ones always have difficulty getting the skiis positioned correctly, facing the right direction and with the rope between the skiis. This floatie puts them in the correct position without all the floundering in the water. Then as the boat picks up speed the kid can stand up as the boat pulls him up. Plus since they are already sitting above the water, they don't have to pull themselves up so far. It really does work and eventhough this thing should cost about $20 it will save [$] worth of aggrevation when you're trying for the 10th time to get a kid up. I would give it 5 stars for function and about a 2 for being over priced. So 4 stars overall.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        7/6/2012
         
        1.0

        doesn't work as advertised

        By Bill at the Barefoot Plantation

        from Arkansas

        About Me Professional

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • None

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Sunbathing

          Comments about RAVE Aqua Buddy Trainer:

          Riders of all sizes and abilities are pulled off of the aqua buddy immediately. The only use besides sunbathing is getting up on wakeboard where the board could be used to hold the front of the A B up during acceleration. However while this worked for experienced riders it wasn't nearly so successful with beginners, A waste of money

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          6/30/2012
           
          5.0

          Create

          By Jason

          from Ohio

          About Me Beginner

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Works great

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Beginner skiers

            Comments about RAVE Aqua Buddy Trainer:

            My daughter is 8 tried several times with no success. After three attempts was up and skiing.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            8/23/2011
             
            5.0

            My 7yr old can ski!

            By PattyG

            from Hays,KS

            About Me Intermediate

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Awsome

            Cons

            • Valves

            Best Uses

            • Kids not adults

            Comments about RAVE Aqua Buddy Trainer:

            The aqua buddy is a great learning tool for my 7yr old. We had tried everything for the past 2yrs and nothing worked. He got up with this little helper first try. Can't wait to try it with my 4yr old

            • Was this a gift?:
            • Yes

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            8/17/2011
             
            5.0

            Great for kids, take the scary away

            By Skiing late fall/early spring in NC

            from North Carolina

            About Me Advanced

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Good for beginners
            • Smooth Ride
            • Training

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Flat Water
              • Getting up

              Comments about RAVE Aqua Buddy Trainer:

              Aqua buddy is great for kids and light weight skiers. It gets you out of the water quickly but the feeling is different than actually getting up/out of the water. It doesn't work as well with heavier skiers (135+lbs)since the skiis sink quicker. Great buy if you have several kids learning. I have 3.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              7/6/2011
               
              5.0

              Great invention ...............

              By Gram

              from Dudley Ma

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about RAVE Aqua Buddy Trainer:

                  I selected the "Aqua Buddy" as a fathers day gift for my husband. It was to help teach my 6 year old granddaughter Jocelyn to water ski ......
                  She is very athletic and could not wait to try to ski. We have purchased other things in the past and this seems to be the best.

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • Yes

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  6/28/2011
                   
                  5.0

                  I can ski again at 52!!!!!!!!!!!!

                  By skiwoman

                  from Windham .Me..

                  About Me Intermediate

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Durable
                  • Smooth Ride

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about RAVE Aqua Buddy Trainer:

                      I didn't have the strength to get up on skies!!!

                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • Yes

                      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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