we have had 2 fail. Avon. One delaminated, one was punctured by a folding
cart with wheels.

Yikes! I'm always hearing horror stories about Zodiac and Avon these days. What
happened to their quality? My friend bought a Zodiac that also fell apart and a
2K avon lost a few seams, while my "cheap" Quicksilver keeps going.
I think I'll try a foldboat next.

RB