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Topic: Interview with a Madman  (Read 5413 times)

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Sometimes the fish isn't the only prize.
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I'm happy they came out with a SOT. Sit ins w/o a spray skirt always worry me.
I bet it's super fun kayak to fish.
I hope his sales take off in a way that he can barely meet demand. And I mean that in a very good way.
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Great interview Jim!!

I wish you the best of luck and look forward to stopping by the shop soon.

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Great article, congrats Jim!  Takes a huge set of Kahunas to do what you have done and are doing.  All the best to you. 
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Good interview!  +1 on what DC said.
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Awesome article and Awesome guy...was a pleasure talking with you at PIF Brother!!!  I'm sure your sales will jump with more and more exposure...

Do you do trade shows??? I would be interested in working a show for you...I've been pimping Softubs for 21 yrs at trade shows and fairs...that's a HUGE way to get in their faces...and I'm looking to get out of selling tubs...want to do something that has to do with Kayaks/fishing :smt003  a sportsman show would be your ticket if you haven't already or are already doing them...boat shows and such... Selling something that is one of a kind is a kick in the ASS!!!

Huge Success to you Jim...would love to demo one some time...maybe Tiki in the fall!!!
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Madman - NO  :smt011, Innovator YES :smt007.  Keep at it, it can only get better!!!!  Martin (ARW - Yakhoppers)
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"Just remember, you didnt build that"  :smt044 (President Obama reference for you non political junkies)

Seriously, your comparison to rolling the dice is spot on, wishing you a long hand.  Surfing Dude may be your best advertisement, he moves around the raptor like I move around my living room.
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Excellent interview and info about you and your new product Jim!  Wish you all the success. 

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Maybe a little of both :smt002

Nice interview and the Boat looks great Nice to see somebody thinking outside the box.
Hope you have one at Albion to test Drive.  How big of hatch can you put on the rears?
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Great article and interview!  Wish you a prosperous 2012 year Jim.
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Nice article - congrats on the success of your unique product.

How fast does it paddle?  I'd like to try one.
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"Just remember, you didnt build that"  :smt044 (President Obama reference for you non political junkies)

Seriously, your comparison to rolling the dice is spot on, wishing you a long hand.  Surfing Dude may be your best advertisement, he moves around the raptor like I move around my living room.

This comment is being taken so far out of context its not even funny amnymore.

Jim, I wish you all the best. You are a standup guy and you have it all out there on your project. You know how I feel about it. Fortune to you.
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Great article Jim and wishing you the best of luck.  Hoping to be able to paddle a SOT Raptor at Albion.


 

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