Want to test ride some kayaks this weekend

I live in the east bay and want to test ride different kayaks this weekend. CAn anyone suggest some local kayak outfitters where can get the best best value for my buck? I'm want a kayak that I'm comfortable with but I'm fiending for a outback mirage. Care to offer any pros and cons on it...or how bout the hobie adventure??

Don aka DaBlazer

I'm want a kayak that I'm comfortable with but I'm fiending for a outback mirage. Care to offer any pros and cons on it...or how bout the hobie adventure??

Don aka DaBlazer

Try this old post:

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,19850.0.html

Thank you. Good informative thread.

Call sunrise mountain sports in Livermore. Tell them u wanna sign up for the demo ride on Saturday. They have a huge selection of kayaks you can demo at lake del valle. I think it's $25 for like 3 hours and you can paddle as many kayaks as you like. They have a good selection of hobies, ocean, and wilderness.... Plus they sell the demo fleet at the end of the season at pretty good prices...

right on JDUD. that's what I had in mind. thx

California Canoe and Kayak - Jack London (Oakland)

^^ they have all the hobies as well huh martin

I highly recommend that you show up at the Half Moon Bay Crab derby....not only will you be able to test paddle different kayaks, but you can also see how NCKA'ers pimp-out their kayaks 


April 24 - see more info below....

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,23313.0.html

Hope to see you there 

Right on Mooch. I hope to be there too...hopefully with my own pimped out one. I'm trying not to chomp at the bit but at the same time, I'm sure that you can understand my urgency.

I feel your pain Don but I suggest taking your time and paddle all the potentials before you decide on "da one"  Good luck!

Windtoys in Santa Rosa offers free demos always 707-542-7245 on the Hobies

Hey Troller,
Good looking out. When I get my sea legs/butt again and money I'll look into the Hobies however, I've already pull da trigger and purchased a Malibu XF.
DaBlazer
East bay Slayers

I highly recommend that you show up at the Half Moon Bay Crab derby....not only will you be able to test paddle different kayaks, but you can also see how NCKA'ers pimp-out their kayaks 


April 24 - see more info below....

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,23313.0.html

Hope to see you there 

HEY MOOCH--- you forgot to tell him HE has to buy all the BEERS!