Zodiac Tubes

Ribshop · 22 March 2013, 12:53

We are really pleased with the new style Zodiac tubes coming through now. The quality and style is so much better.

Just let us know if you would like pricing.

paul tilley · 22 March 2013, 13:12

They do look nice but we still get a good flow of orders to make replacements out of hypalon despite the price difference

Ribshop · 22 March 2013, 13:39

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Originally Posted by paul tilley

They do look nice but we still get a good flow of orders to make replacements out of hypalon despite the price difference

I have to say I wouldn’t pay the difference, especially with the new Hypalon tubes that Zodiac are producing for some models. They are superior in consistency and quality to anything I have seen from the UK market.

Dave Cowell · 22 March 2013, 14:14

Are Zodiac hypalon tubes cheaper than those produced by UK suppliers?

I have to agree the quality of the Zodiac hypalon tubes looks good after having a brand new boat in the workshop recently

Ribshop · 22 March 2013, 14:21

Hi Dave. The price of a Zodiac Hypalon tube is around the same as a fully fitted UK Hypalon tube. The PVC ones are around 40% cheaper.

thomas · 22 March 2013, 14:49

Didn't Zodiac buy Avon just to get their Hyperlon technology

paul tilley · 22 March 2013, 16:49

no zodiac already new how to use hypalon before buying avon

thomas · 22 March 2013, 17:29

Yup, but they wanted Avons particular hyperlon which is why they bought them and then wound them down - I was bored stupid on the subject by an Avon/Zodiac dealer last year, but he could have been talking complete rubbish for all I know.

paul tilley · 22 March 2013, 17:32

he was

thomas · 22 March 2013, 17:34

lol, why did they buy them then?

Rogue Wave · 25 March 2013, 11:03

keep your friends close but keep your enemies closer. Surely by buying out one of your major competitors gives a good shot of controlling your marketplace

PeterM · 25 March 2013, 11:45

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

keep your friends close but keep your enemies closer. Surely by buying out one of your major competitors gives a good shot of controlling your marketplace

Defo - I always saw Avon & Zodiac as the major players in the light leisure use sector of RIBS...however Zodiac I think had invested a lot in automated production of the smaller size hulls which Avon I think would eventually have lost out to ...so if Zodiac offered the right price ....they'd have been nuts not to agree to sell out and of course they are also buying the Avon brand value....

I'm still pleased to own a 'real' UK built Avon Avon....