Safety Information

Neoprene Distributors International DBA: Aqua Sports Technology is committed to the development of products that are safe for your family.

Please view this video from the water sports industry association regarding towable use and safety.

Check here to read the Towed Water Sports Boating HandBook by the WSIA.

WSIA - Inflatables Safety Video

Safety Warnings and Owner Manuals

All Island Hopper residential bounce houses, water trampoline and bouncer products meet or exceed applicable material content laws and standards as set forth by the U.S. Government. We diligently adhere to rigorous and frequent testing to ensure our products are safe for your children.

We work with reputable materials suppliers and regularly audit them for compliance. Island Hopper bounce house products are regularly tested by U.S. testing labs to further assure they meet or exceed U.S. federal toy standards for lead, phthalates, etc. as outlined by ASTM, The Consumer Product Safety Commission and other applicable governing bodies.

Water Trampolines / Water Bouncers / Water Platforms

Banana Boats

Bounce Houses

Banana Boat / Tow Rope Capacity

  • 3 passenger banana boat – 510 pounds
    • Tow rope – 3,350 avg. tensile strength
  • 5 passenger banana boat – 1020 pounds
    • Tow rope – 6000 avg. tensile strength
  • 6 passenger banana boat – 1020 pounds
    • Tow rope – 6,000 avg. tensile strength
  • 8 passenger banana boat – 1480 pounds
    • Tow rope – 6,000 avg. tensile strength
  • 10 passenger banana boat – 1800 pounds
    • Tow rope – 6,000 avg. tensile strength
  • 12 passenger banana boat – 2160 pounds
    • Tow rope – 6,000 avg. tensile strength
  • 14 passenger banana boat – 2520 pounds
    • Tow rope – 6,000 avg. tensile strength

Banana Boat Maximum Capacity

Number of Riders Combined Maximum Weight Minimum Rope Tensile Strength
1 170 lb (77 kg) 1,500 lb (680 kg)
2 340 lb (154 kg) 2,375 lb (1,077 kg)
3 510 lb (231 kg) 3,350 lb (1,520 kg)
4 680 lb (308 kg) 4,100 lb (1,860 kg)
5 1,020 lb (463 kg) 6,000 lb (2,722 kg)
6 1,020 lb (463 kg) 6,000 lb (2,722 kg)
8 1,480 lb (671 kg) 6,000 lb (2,722 kg)
10 1,800 lb (816 kg) 6,000 lb (2,722 kg)
12 2,160 lb (979 kg) 6,000 lb (2,722 kg)
14 2,520 lb (1,143 kg) 6,000 lb (2,722 kg)
Maximum boat speed: 20–25 MPH. Recommended tow rope length: 50–65 feet.
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Water Trampoline & Water Bouncer Maximum Capacity