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ARGUS inflatable canoe VS hard-shell canoes or kayaks ARGUS inflatable canoe VS other inflatable canoes

UNIQUE LIFESTYLE CONCEPT    ARGUS is an absolutely unique concept, presenting not just an inflatable canoe, but a well designed, perfectly built and expertly equipped brand-name watercraft with extended range of features and optional equipment to meet your needs!    In its elegant outlines and slick finish, proven quality materials and handcrafted workmanship, exceptional performance, safety and comfort - everywhere you will find ARGUS the best with no compromize!    For us, our families and kids, along with hundreds of other ARGUS canoe owners it becomes our Passion and part of our Lifestyle: exploring places of wild nature, and discovering what high-quality boating is! Welcome aboard!

ARGUS inflatable canoe VS hardshell canoes or kayaks The main difference of ARGUS inflatable canoe vs any hardshell canoe or kayak is its inflatable buoyancy tube and high-pressure inflatable airdeck without any solid stuctural elements. This most important part adds a number of key features, like: more safety and stability, more floatation and carrying capacity, easier storage and transportation, better protection for passengers, more possibilities for different propulsion means. Table 1.ARGUS inflatable canoe vs hard shell canoe or kayak Features Hard shell canoe ARGUS inflatable canoe Remarks Safety LESS MUCH MORE! ARGUS proviedes safer canoeing with less risks of capsize, better stability and better crew protection! Stability LESS MUCH MORE! Due to the inflatable tubes, ARGUS is extremely stable, so you can stand in it or sit on a board with no risk to flip over! Floatation LESS MUCH MORE! 5 separate infatable volumes make ARGUS unsinkable, like a real liferaft! Portability LESS BETTER! It is so compact when packed, that you can easily carry it as a back pack to any remote place on your journey! Storage dimensions MORE MUCH LESS! ARGUS is so small, that it can be stored even in a little locker or closet with no problems! Transportation COMPLICATED VERY EASY! Your ARGUS will fit a trunk of a small car, including all your gear! So forget about all the pain of car roof transportation. Versatility LESS MUCH MORE! ARGUS is a really multifunctional unit, perfect for paddling, fishing, hunting, family runabouts, rafting and much more! Carrying Capacity LESS MORE A huge reserve of flotation sufficiently increases the carrying capacity of every ARGUS! Comfort LESS MORE ARGUS offers more seating options along with higher seating positions for better comfort on your voyage! Repairs cost HIGHER LOWER In case of accident or damage, ARGUS is much easiler and less costly to repair! Maintenance & Care LESS MORE Inflatable parts need a bit more care then some plastic canoes. Performance with a motor GOOD BETTER With its flat bottom and wide transom area, ARGUS is much faster with the motor and is easy to get on plane, performing up to 20-25 km/h. Paddling performance BETTER GOOD The inflatable tube material has a little more drag, so it performs a bit slower when paddling. Tracking SIMILAR SIMILAR With 2 enlarged flaps (skegs) in the rear, ARGUS provides great tracking, similar to good hard shell canoes. Lifetime 10-15 YEARS 10-15 YEARS   Total weight SIMILAR SIMILAR   Price SIMILAR SIMILAR   So, the key winning features of ARGUS inflatable canoe VS any hard shell canoe or kayak are:   MORE VERSATILE! It can be successfully used for a number of different applications for all ages, keeping you and your family members satisfied with the greatest boating experience!   MORE SAFE! A number of flotation volumes sufficiently increases a level of safety on board!   MORE PORTABLE! Small dimensions in packed condition make storage, transportation and handling of the canoe much more simple and easy!   MORE STABLE! Amazing cross-stability of ARGUS provides a more stable boating style, completely different to that of the classic canoe, giving much more freedom and options to enjoy boating! You can STAND or move inside safely while on water!   MORE PRACTICAL! Using ARGUS is definitely less money and time consuming and more practical in any aspect from handling and features, to storage and repairs!

ARGUS inflatable canoe VS other inflatable canoes There are a number of different designs and concepts of the inflatables canoes available on a market now . Here we would like to mention just some of the strong winning points and reasons to choose ARGUS. Table 2. ARGUS inflatable canoe vs some other inflatable canoes or kayaks Features Other canoes or kayaks ARGUS inflatable canoes Remarks 4-chambers inflatable tubes NO all other manufacturers have only 2 chambers with high risk to sink if one of the chambers is broken YES GRAND Argus are only inflatable canoes on a market with 4-chambers inflatable tubes (2 separate chambers on each side). It makes the canoe really unsinkable with extremely low risk in case of any of the chambers damage. Other 3 chambers will keep the same freeboard and flotation with no risk for passengers. Wide bow part with walking passage way NO YES The bow part of every ARGUS is not pointed, but wider, providing comfortable and safe passage to get ashore without stepping into water and getting wet. Also this gives more storage room and more flotation in the bow. Higher lifted bow part for better water spray and splash protection NO YES To keep you dry, the bow part of every ARGUS is lifted for better water spray and splashing protection on a ride, higher then on any other conventional inflatable canoe or kayak. Stainless steel bow towing eye NO YES Every ARGUS has a pro-quality stainles steel towing eye. This feature is excellent for towing your canoe either behind a boat ( as a dinghy), or behind another canoe! Very practical and safe! Safety lifeline all over the perimeter of the canoe NO YES Every ARGUS has a lifeline over the entire perimeter of the canoe, not only just in a part of it! This feature not only adds more safety, but is also a great practical feature for easy and safe securing of your gear in any place of the cockpit just using bungee cords. Simple and effective! 2" Lifeline bar for ARGUS-PRO all over the perimeter NO YES Every ARGUS -Professional model is equipped with a 2" high lifeline bar, which not only holds a lifeline, but also: a) increases a freeboard, protecting the cockpit and crew from water spray and splashes, b) is an excellent fitting for mounting a number of optional features and equipment! Every serious boater will love it! Standard 15" high integral transom for outboard motor NO YES The transom height of each ARGUS is strictly 15", what is absolutely necessary for effective operation of every short shaft motor! Not less!! High-effective one-way bailer with modern pull-up system. NO YES Using the best parts and accessories on the market, every ARGUS is equipped with a high-efficiency one-way bailer with a modern pull-up system installed inside of the cockpit. You can easily operate it from inside of the boat without getting wet. Standard substantial tube protectors NO YES Every ARGUS is equipped with two substantial profiles for additional protection of the tube in the bow against wear and tear, preventing any tube damage when you get ashore, or hit rocks. It suffucuently extends the lifetime of your canoe! 2 substantial flexible skegs (fins) with 80 sq.inch surface each. NO YES Adding 2 large skegs (fins) in the rear ends of the tube is a great step for much better tracking of the canoe. The skegs are relatively flexible, not rigid, which works great when the canoe is passing through very shallow places smoothly with no damages! All these points and technical aspects show how much engineering and passion to details each ARGUS canoe is full of! At the background of this, there is over 20 years of experience in building first class and worldwide known inflatable boats with an excellent reputation! So, choosing ARGUS, you may expect and reply on: BETTER ENGINEERING! Every ARGUS canoe is filled with a number of great ideas, technical solutions, important details and features! Everything is simple, practical, effective and works for you! BETTER MATERIALS AND PARTS! We do not compromize on quality of parts and materials! Every inch of GRAND canoe is made of best materials from best suppliers worldwide! THE BEST OF EUROPEAN TECHNOLOGY! Every canoe is built by the hands of real professionals, following the toughest international quality standards (ISO 9001-2000, ISO6185, 94/25/EC ), our internal know-how and years of experience!

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