You show a couple of "Square Back" models, are there advantages or is it mainly aesthetics?

They do look good, but there are some practical advantages too. Used as a paddle boat a (rear) guide sits closer to the water giving better control. The longer bow allows the raft to punch through holes and yet maintain ease of control. Relative to the waterline, the crew weight is set a little further back which makes the boat handling superior over drops.

I notice in your brochure and this website that your rafts are shown roped, is this standard?

Yes, this is standard. All our rafts, kayaks and canoes are roped in the factory. On an Acroboats raft the grab-line is tied off at each D ring and cannot slip through. This is an important safety point. The grab-line cannot run therefore it will not slacken and retighten when the raft bends - giving loss of support to the crew or catapulting a person out of the raft. Further there is never enough grab-line slack to enable a limb to be entrapped.

The "D" rings on your rafts appear different from other brands, why?

Acroboats outside 50mm "D" rings are modified with a stainless bar so that the rope and the webbings are protected from abrasion. For anyone running rocky rivers, as we surely do in China, this is a huge advantage. You can be confident that the D's, webbings and ropes will last for years in the most severe environments.

Your thwarts (cross tubes) are angled, why?

Thwarts are designed to hold the main tubes apart, but are frequently walked and sat on. The angled shape closes the gap between thwart end and sponson and reduces the stress on the attachment points.

Repairs:  how difficult is it to repair your rafts?

It is not difficult at all because unlike Hypalon there is no requirement to buff the surfaces. The only preparation normally required is that the repair area be clean and dry and wiped with an appropriate solvent. A contact adhesive is used and the procedure is similar to repairing a bicycle tube.

Instructions are included in the repair kit

If there is a warranty problem do I have to return the raft to the New Zealand factory?

No, there is usually an inflatable repair shop in your area that can make the repair on behalf of the factory. If there is not one locally we will work with you to find the most convenient repairer for you.

Would I have to pay the freight on warranty claims?

The cost of getting the raft to the repairer or warranty base is up to the owner. The return freight is covered by warranty.

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