Thread: 13' raft on Nelson area rivers

Originally Posted by bluebaiter222

Those elevated high seats are unsuitable for steep NZ mtn rivers over grade 1,you'll get spat out.The whole set up looks like for gentleman drifting on a placid bayioux.That construction won't handle our typical conditions of sharp rocks puncturing that lightweight looking Chinese fabric.Talk to the local Murch commercial guides to see about what robust kit they run the rivers with that can handle the jandle.The alloy wrap around frame will get bent on the first rapid,so guite unsuitable.the raft needs to flex when negotiating a rapib.You won't see one setup like that in NZ.Pay for a 1/2 day Murch commercial charter on the Buller to get your head around NZ rafting conditions before you commit to buying a useless piece of unsuitable Chinese junk

I am from China, and I agree with you on this point for the product and user experience, and I am sorry, no joking really. In the ccp `s economy, there is no creation, only copy but those factories in China they have the capability to make good stuffs in low price. But....their business model is make to order, it means overseas buyers gave them what to make, and they will make it for them. No Chinese manufacturing owner will think about these three words: mission vision and values because they are struggling to survive from high taxes.Say, 30% net from their operation incomes, and another 10% for bribery.

Go back to your poor user experience, the source is not factories in China, is the importers of NZ, like you, a citizen of NZ and those who have PR. Quick money, who will care about you will feel. One time deal.