Tube Kiting has recently emerged on lakes and other waterways in the southeast, according to the corps.
It utilizes large inflatable tubes that have a solid fabric floor that the rider stands on while being towed by a boat. As the speed increases, the tube is lifted into the air and oftens slams hard back onto the water. At least two deaths and several serious injuries - one on Lanier - have been attributed to the sport.
The ban is effective immediately.
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