I can’t even count the amount of times I’ve got launched from one of those

The only thing wrong here is how slow the boat was going. Not even a broken arm.

If your kids really like getting launched off the tube then I got a tactic for you. You have to do a figure 8 and create a bunch of big waves (be mindful of other boats tho) and then you have to sling shot the tube at one of the big waves (make sure the tube doesn't go infront or too much to the side of the boat) and then they will either go flying off or catch some sweet air time.

Nothing is wrong, this is how any good tubing ride have to end. If you didn't get thrown to the water when tubing, you missed half the fun.

I think the issue is the sit down tubes with the back rests. My kids and their friends only want to tube, board or ski when it's hot out and they want to get wet. Just like me. Flipping the couch style tubes with multiple riders does have unusual risks as they didn't have control of their bodies after a good launch. I agree with the comments that say this was too slow, but given the kids ages, I would just go to a lay down 2 person tube and swing them until they can't hold on, or get some air. The rubber couch tubes always seem to do more damage chaffing their backs and legs in my experience than having fun and getting wet. Those kids look old enough to knee board too, not a hard skill and very rewarding; great way to transition to a skill sport and get them ready to wakeboard or slalom.

BFD

Yeah very wrong it's so slow

Child abuse 🎉

My dad used to get so much joy out of getting my brother's and I behind a boat doing any sort of water "sport"..... He'd do all he could to get his "jabs" in while my mom would yell at him to slow down ha. He always had the biggest grin on his face.... Ahhh, memories.