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runawayjim
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   Topic: Where can I demo boats?
Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 7:16pm |
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Time for new boat. Any shops around here (Seattle) have demos? Last time I asked to demo from Cascade Paddlesports, they wanted to charge $60. I may have to head down to Portland and check out Next Adventure or Alder Creek. I'm hoping to sit in a Mamba and Nomad, so Dagger dealer would be ideal.
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H2Ohta
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Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 8:30pm |
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If you make it over to Leavenworth, go to Leavenworth Mtn Sports. They just got in the new Dagger boats for demo. I just sat in a brand spanking new Nomad demo. I just started paddling Mamba Creeker 8.6 and I like that my knees are a little higher in the Mamba than in the Nomad. Both are awesome boats!!!
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James
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Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 11:53pm |
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Buy in PDX and save Sales Tax too!! Not that I would suggest you not support our local state and businesses~!
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chipmaney
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Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 8:08am |
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you can also go to that kayak shop in redmond. used to be aquasports but not sure if the new owners changed the name.
instead of paying money to demo a boat from a store, try posting on this site. part of pro-deals is supposed to be that you market the product, and a lot of the pros around here are very friendly and willing to let you try a boat.
i suggest starting with the free route first and renting boats from stores as a last resort. you also get the ancillary benefit of meeting other paddlers you may not know.
good luck.
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jcboaterboy
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Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 10:54am |
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Does anyone around here paddle for Wavesport? I want to try a Mobius 57, but haven't seen one on the river or heard anyone talk about them.
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Baker
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Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 11:07am |
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Thanks chipmaney. With that in mind, does anyone have a Burn III or Remix they would be willing to let me demo? I live in Bellingham, but am in Seattle area regularly.
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Coast2Coast
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Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 11:35am |
Originally posted by Baker
Thanks chipmaney. With that in mind, does anyone have a Burn III or Remix they would be willing to let me demo? I live in Bellingham, but am in Seattle area regularly.
Baker, you are welcome to take my Remix 79 for a spin, whenever we get a chance to finally meet up 
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runawayjim
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Posted: 17 Apr 2014 at 8:27am |
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Thanks for all the info. Looks like LMS has some boats to demo and some good flows nearby to test them out.
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