Demo places in the area?

Riverwench · Post by **Riverwench** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 4:31 pm

In addition to the Charles River Canoe & Kayak place and Billington Sea does anyone know of any other places to demo kayaks? I am trying to find a Tsnunami 145 model to demo but am not having any luck. No one seems to have them in stock. Any suggestions? Thanks

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 6:43 am

The Kayak Centre in Rhode Island. It's about 90 minutes away. The Wickford store will let you demo boats. I haven't been to the Block Island store but I guess that one does demo's too. They have a lot of boats to try. Great people, we were very satisfied with the whole experience.

Post by **Chip** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 7:27 am

EMS and REI have demo days. REI already had theirs. Not sure about EMS. There is an EMS in Hingham and Plymouth.

Post by **pat** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 8:16 am

Riverwench, have you tried the 140 and decided that you like the boat, but the larger size would be better? Because I know that BSK has the 140 available to demo.

Post by **pat** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 8:18 am

Riverwench, you might want to get in on the <a href="http://www.wtpaddlers.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=30">Cohasset Trip</a> that Nelson is organizing. There might be a couple of TS145's that you might be able to try...

Riverwench · Post by **Riverwench** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:53 am

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll call the Kayak Center and see what they have. I went to the REI demo but they did not have the Tsunami there. I did paddle the 140 at Billington Sea but would like to paddle the 145 before making a decision. Can't make the trip this weekend as i am otherwise obligated but i'll get on another one soon.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:08 am

Oh yeah, no taxes on boats, or any accesories you buy with a boat in Rhode Island. (These people ought to be paying me!) Hope you find your boat!

Riverwench · Post by **Riverwench** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:12 am

Thanks Dave