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Topic: Shark attack at Bean Hollow - 7/21/07  (Read 96764 times)

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I wanted to suggest that -- rather than getting his kayak repaired -- Dan might consider auctioning off (via eBay) the battle-scarred kayak to a beachside restaurant or resort...even one outside the continental US (Hawaii, Bahamas, Australia, e.g.).  An item like that, together with a photo and story, could go for seriously big $$.


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I wanted to suggest that -- rather than getting his kayak repaired -- Dan might consider auctioning off (via eBay) the battle-scarred kayak to a beachside restaurant or resort...even one outside the continental US (Hawaii, Bahamas, Australia, e.g.).  An item like that, together with a photo and story, could go for seriously big $$.

Too late.  Hobie stepped up immediately and replaced Dan's kayak.  It's probably hanging on the wall at Hobie's headquarters in southern Cal.

As a side note, I'm somewhat disappointed that Ocean Kayak's marketing department decided to turn the shark attack into a publicity stunt by presenting Dan with a new Trident kayak.  That's playing dirty.

Oh well... at least Dan got something good out of the deal.... and I must admit I'm a little envious.

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Yeah, what jerks, how could they be such asses and give him a free kayak. :smt044

Other than the one post by mooch I had not heard a thing about this, so it was not much of a publicity stunt if that is what they were after, but I am sure they appriciate you bringing it up again. :smt002


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As a side note, I'm somewhat disappointed that Ocean Kayak's marketing department decided to turn the shark attack into a publicity stunt by presenting Dan with a new Trident kayak.  That's playing dirty.

No one from OK has pitched me a story. I haven't seen a press release either.

I think it is a good deed for any company to recognize Dan's tenacity. The man came to fish Elk. Major fortitude, that guy. 
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Somehow, I can't seem to generate an excess of envy.....He gets all the stuff he wants.....Dan MORE than earned it.
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Think I'll Head out to the Bean with a Dead Seal Rigged to the Bow of My Hobie...

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 Good for Dan,

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I wanted to suggest that -- rather than getting his kayak repaired -- Dan might consider auctioning off (via eBay) the battle-scarred kayak to a beachside restaurant or resort...even one outside the continental US (Hawaii, Bahamas, Australia, e.g.).  An item like that, together with a photo and story, could go for seriously big $$.

Too late.  Hobie stepped up immediately and replaced Dan's kayak.  It's probably hanging on the wall at Hobie's headquarters in southern Cal.

As a side note, I'm somewhat disappointed that Ocean Kayak's marketing department decided to turn the shark attack into a publicity stunt by presenting Dan with a new Trident kayak.  That's playing dirty.

Oh well... at least Dan got something good out of the deal.... and I must admit I'm a little envious.



Being an OK guy, I might be biased, but it looks like a win/win to me.  Dan got a new yak so he can keep fishing, and the company (maybe) gets some word-of-mouth publicity.  I don't think OK forced a new yak onto Dan, so where does the "dirty" aspect come from?

I think it's great that Hobie essentially did the same thing, if I read your post correctly.  One GW attack-two new yaks?  Pretty good deal, though I would rather not have had the attack in the 1st place, for sure.

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Doesn't seem like advertising gw attacks on kayaks would do much for sales


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I don't think OK forced a new yak onto Dan,

No - it was never "forced" but offered....I know this for a fact cause I was the messenger. And the fact is, Dan was already looking into getting a "paddle kayak".

The way I see it, Dan was a victim of a rare occurance that was completely out of his control (he just wanted to fish - like everyone of us). His kayak was damaged and Ocean Kayak and Aquan gave him a gift. He accepted graciously. End of story - and I'm happy for him.

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