china rafts has anyone bought one

[bretthaynes]

whats up with the purdy mouth shit are you gay or something? And I am not saying I am going to buy the China shit this is a test to see what people think not there sexuality. Where are Hyside made?

[Snowhere]

Not here, but that is not the point. Quality is quality, be it in boats or gear when it comes to sports like rafting/kayaking, skiing, mountaineering and ice climbing. Feel free to be the test guinea and report back in a few years on how it is. Personally I would watch the classifieds and if you look you can find good deals. I spent $2500 on a 1 yr old boat with no commercial abuse complete with electric and barrel pump, paddles, life jackets and helmets for 8. Not really stuff I will wear, but good enough for when I take friends down Browns. I watched the classifieds for 4 months and when I saw my raft I pounced. I ended up heading to the fort to pick her up and even skied Loveland on the way to make the trip more worthwhile!

[bretthaynes]

no no I wasnt saying you were gay someone has allready posted crap here and have nothing to say better. I am really still shopping around and checking all the postings on craigslist and here as well. this is just a sounding to get other peoples opinion thanks for your time. happy rafting

[nmalozzi]

Originally Posted by bretthaynes

no no I wasnt saying you were gay someone has allready posted crap here and have nothing to say better. I am really still shopping around and checking all the postings on craigslist and here as well. this is just a sounding to get other peoples opinion thanks for your time. happy rafting

i wish you the best of luck with whatever raft you buy, and after you buy it... please stick around. i think you'd really enjoy it around here during the season

[dograft83]

Oh how I miss colorado head waters made right here in Parker, Colorado. They were good people and close to home

[brendodendo]

Brett, You asked a question and got a response. Probably not the response you wanted. If your set on buying a cheap raft, Buy it and let us know how it turnes out and what you end up running with it. BUT, I'm of the opinion that a used name brand raft will last longer than a cheap Korean/Chinese one.

[dgosn]

I bought a Maxxon cat 4 years ago, first large inflatable I had ever owned. I beat the hell out of the thing learning how to row. I put over 100 days on in the first 2 years. I then upgraded to a Jacks Plastic cat. The JP cat is way better, but cost about 3 times as much.

I know the maxxon will start to come apart at the seams, but so far it is tough as shit. It's not pretty, I get shit all the time for having from gear snobs, but now I have a boat I can loan to friends. The Maxxon made several trips down the Piedra this year, no damage to the tubes, only my frame.

I bet the Maxxon tubes have close to 200 days on them, not bad for $700 comes to about $3.50 a day. They have hit every rock from Loma and Flaming Gorge to Powell, some several times. I have been impressed with it, learned to row with it, and abused it. Although my next little cat will be a Sotar, if you are on a budget look around at chinese inflatables. I think many people dont want to admit they paid $3500 - $5000 for a boat when you can get on the water, do same rivers for 1/3 of that. Sure the hyside is a way better boat, and would be my recommendation if you can afford it. I think the best boat to own is the one you are sitting on with your beer and gear.

[kazak4x4]

Do you have a url link to the boat you are thinking of buying, I am curious to see the stats on it.

[bretthaynes]

the url is noahyacht.cn it is there drift boats. I am wrong on the denier of the hypalon it is higher than I stated. you will have to e-mail them to get the price and stats you want they will make any boat you want I copied the stats for a 14ft nrs boat to the letter and he said it would be $1180 USD with out shipping that was $100 to $200 by sea depending on customs and duties if any. just ask them they have been really good about e-mailing right back.

[nmalozzi]

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