✽ It’s Time To Plan Your French Broad Float! ✽
Floating the French Broad is one of the favorite Asheville activities – for locals and visitors alike! Now that you’ve found us, here’s how to make the most out of your day on the river with family and friends. Check out our list below of items we recommend you bring to enjoy your Zen tubing staycation or vacation!
TRIP CHECKLIST 📋
- Save time and sign before you go! Waiver links provided in confirmation email.
- Directions
- Footwear (sandals, flip flops, water shoes, Tevas, Crocs, old sneakers, etc.)
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Visors / Hats
- Towels
- Swim Wear
- Spending Money
- Waterproof Camera
- A Chill Attitude
* If you forget to bring anything, we offer many items at our store!
WEATHER ☀️
You can always check the local forecast here on our site! We’re open 7 days a week, rain or shine.
TRIP GEAR 🌊
Want to know more about our tubes, life vests & accessories? Visit our Gear section to learn more.
DIRECTIONS • SOUTH ASHEVILLE 📍
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FAQs 🔎
Have questions about the Zen Tubing process? Visit our FAQs page to learn more.
✽ Everything You Need for the Best Float Experience! ✽
A reservation with Zen Tubing entitles you to a super comfy tube, a life jacket, and a great time! Cooler carriers are extra and can be reserved during checkout. Learn more about our gear below to know what you want before you get to Zen, or just let one of our experts find the perfect tube for you!
The Bullfrog Tube
This 48” tube is perfect for people who can accommodate up to 400 pounds. Includes headrest, bottom & cup holder.
- Included with ticket: YES
Cooler Carrier
Bring your favorite drinks & snacks along as you float down the river. Designed to hold a 36 qt. to 50 qt. sized cooler and float with up to 250 lbs!
- Included with ticket: NO - Add-on for $25
The Strap
All tubes come with two straps. These straps make it super easy to hook your groups tubes together as you float down the river.
- Included with ticket: YES
Paddle
A paddle can help if you get stuck on the bank or a rock outcropping. The river has a steady flow & will carry you from the put-in to the take out.
- Included with ticket: one PER GROUP (to ages 18+)
Life Vest: Child’s Small
Life jackets required for ages 4-13. This life vest is the perfect fit for 30–50lbs and comes with an additional strap for added safety.
- Included with ticket: YES
Life Vest: Youth Medium
Life jackets required for ages 4-13. This life vest is the perfect fit for someone who is around 30 – 50 pounds.
- Included with ticket: YES
Life Vest: Adult Universal
Life jackets required for ages 4-13. This life vest works well for anyone over 90 pounds and has a chest size 30” – 52”.
- Included with ticket: YES
Life Vest: XL Adult
Good for anyone over 90 pounds and has a chest size 40” – 60.” The XL vest has longer straps than the Adult universal.
- Included with ticket: YES