Our family’s traditional week-long boating trip is imminent and we’re busy making preparations. There are two main things that I’ll drive all the way back to get if I forget them. First is my wakeboard. I’ve got a Hyperlite board, which I love, but Marine Products has great deals on so many more kinds. If skiing is your deal (and that’s how it is with most of my family), there are great deals on skis as well.

The second thing I’d drive back for is my swimsuit. Without those two things, I wouldn’t have any of the fun we’re going to have.

What would you drive back from a big boating trip to get if you forgot it? Let us know in the comments!

Also, we’ll be sure to bring back some pictures for you.

We know times are tough these days. Every one’s looking for the best deals they can find on groceries, gas, clothes, and anything else they need.

Well we here at Marine Products have exactly what you need to help float you by in these frugal days. Introducing…. THE BARGAIN ATTIC!

The Bargain Attic is located in the down town store at 1700 South, 949 West, Salt Lake City, Utah, and is filled with tons of past product to fill all your water sport needs.

Also, for you loyal internet customers from all over the world, don’t worry, we didn’t forget you either. You too, are just one click away from the Online Bargain Attic.

So come on down and see us for the best deals on all your boating needs. We know you’re working your hardest to give your family summers that they’ll never forget, and this is our way to help you do so.

So here’s the deal, last night I went over to my local park and did some rigorous testing to see which Connelly brand all season tube was the best choice when atop a large snow hill.  My conclusions where surprising considering I took the Connelly Sling Blade and the Connelly Cockpit tube.  Both tubes are hard bottom water tubes that can also be used as snow tubes.  This is why they are called all season tubes.

The tubes were both definitely worth the money, but surprisingly, the better price point tube, the Sling Blade, was a lot more durable, as well as faster down the mountain.  I credit this tube’s speed and all around durability to its hard plastic bottom.  The difference with the cockpit is the entire vinyl inside of the tube is covered with a canvas cover, no exposed bladder and a half inflatable seat cushion.  The other half is an elevated net seat.  The Sling Blade is only covered by canvas on the outside so the vinyl tube is exposed on the inside, and this tube has a fully inflatable seat bottom.  The reason the Cockpit is only about half the speed of the Sling Blade is the Cockpit’s bottom has a rubberized material that creates more friction than the hard plastic bottom of the cheaper Sling Blade.

So in conclusion the Sling Blade is the ultimate single rider snow tube available.  Although, if you have younger kids and often enjoy riding doubles down the hill, you would still be very happy with your purchase.  Thanks for your time.
Sling Blade

Cockpit

Just want to let everyone know when the Utah Boat Show is.

The dates are:

Thursday, February 4th 2:00 – 10:00 pm

Friday, February 5th 2:00 – 10:00 pm

Saturday, February 6th 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Sunday, February 7th 12:00 – 6:00 pm

Hope to see you all there, and make sure you stop by the Marine Products space to get the best deals on everything you need for your water sports!

Also, at the Boat Show this year, there will be a full wake park designed and built by Industry Legend and Marine Products Pro Rider Pat Panakos, and ridden by other pro’s. Show times for that are:

Wednesday, Feb. 4…………3pm, 6pm, 8pm
Thursday, Feb. 5…………….3pm, 6pm, 8pm
Friday, Feb. 6………………..1pm, 3pm, 6pm, 8pm
Sat., Feb. 7……………………Noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm
Sunday, Feb. 8……………..1pm, 4pm

Check out the Utah Boat Show Homepage for discount tickets and more information.

The boat show is a great time to update your gear.  Marine Products will have great deals on all of their current product.  Now is the time to research the gear you want, and you can come on into Marine Products for any questions on Wakeboards, Wakeskates, WakeSurfs, and other gear.

Make sure you stop by to check out all of our wetsuits, rash guards, and life jackets.  Their prices will be marked down for the duration of the boat show only.

Hope to see you all at the Utah Boat Show!