notices of kayaks demo days? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ftufc · 05-02-2013, 01:16 PM

Sorry to inundate the forum with newbie questions, but I've got one more ...

I had hoped to find a posting or link to any kayak demo days in the SoCal area, but can't seem to find any. Any retailers out there planning to host any in-water demos???

Last week I spoke with a really helpful guy in the San Diego OEX store who had some great info, but didn't mention if they planned to have any. With a lead he gave me to their OK rep, I've been trying to demo a Torque, but with no success. And tomorrow I'm going to spend $40 to try 3 kayaks in Newport Harbor; seems like demos should be free to interested buyers, but they're not!

Anywhere I can find any planned in-water events???? Thanks again!

IslanderFishing · 05-02-2013, 01:40 PM

For Hobies, call Fast Lane Sailing Center in San Diego. I demo'd back in December and they did not charge me. Good luck!

dorado50 · 05-02-2013, 02:31 PM

You would be getting ripped off paying $40 to demo. I would stay away from that outfit. Since u r in Oside any and all kayak / info can be found right here. lets just say "the buck stops here". Good luck............

ftufc · 05-02-2013, 04:24 PM

Thanks Islander, good advice. I haven't yet heard of Fast Lane Sailing, I'll check them out. Thanks again!

Yeah Dorado, I'm finding this site to be a wealth of valuable info, in just one day!!! Thanks

steveooo · 05-02-2013, 04:40 PM

http://www.oexsunsetbeach.com/474.html

ftufc · 05-02-2013, 04:57 PM

Thanks Steve; I called them

kobra · 05-02-2013, 05:12 PM

If you are in Oside, talk to Rik at Oceanside dive and kayak. Close to home. (760) 721-6195.

finyak · 05-02-2013, 06:16 PM

Fastlane at Dana landing are putting on a fishing clinic every Sunday for the month of May,I think it's a $100.00 you get a Hobie Kayak,fishing rod,a guide,plastics,and lunch.The $100.00 will be put towards a kayak if you decide to buy one.I belive you can even try the PA 12 and 14.You can call them about just a demo.

Frank

dorado50 · 05-02-2013, 07:23 PM

[QUOTE=finyak;155293]Fastlane at Dana landing are putting on a fishing clinic every Sunday for the month of May,I think it's a $100.00 you get a Hobie Kayak,fishing rod,a guide,plastics,and lunch.The $100.00 will be put towards a kayak if you decide to buy one.I belive you can even try the PA 12 and 14.You can call them about just a demo.

Best deal in town right there! If ur interested in Hobies.

ftufc · 05-02-2013, 10:04 PM

Thanks Kobra, I'll give him a call tomorrow!

Great info Frank, thanks; yours is the second Fastlane recommendation; I'll call 'em

JarrodMc · 05-02-2013, 10:51 PM

You can try out my Jackson Cuda 14. PM me

FlyFishinYakr · 05-03-2013, 01:03 AM

Demo days are't usually scheduled until the weather is more consistently warm. Most Kayak shops are near the ocean an will let you demo "SOME" of them.
The more expensive ones you'll have to wait for an outdoor fair located in or near a lake/marina. Contact the manufacturer to see where/when their next demo fair around the L.A. Area is (you'll have to call around).
In Marina Del Rey, try Action sports @ 4144 Lincoln blvd. Then there's Taylor Kayaks near the Venice Costco on Venice Blvd..
Afraid that's all I got.

Hope it helps.
FFY

mralbacore · 05-03-2013, 01:34 AM

try http://www.southwindkayaks.com

ftufc · 05-03-2013, 10:35 AM

Hey Jarrod - VERY generous offer, thank you! I'll PM you; I actually had considered the Cuda 14

@ FlyFishinYakr - I didn't know that; I'll keep my eyes peeled then through May

@MrAlbacore - That's who I'm paying tomorrow for demos! They apparently don't do free demos for prospective buyers; it's costing me $40 to try three kayaks; I guess the only good thing about paying to demo a boat is, I feel no obligation/loyalty whatsoever to buy from them, I'll pay to try, then get the best deal I can somewhere else.

Thanks for all the great feedback! This site is really very cool.

05-02-2013, 01:16 PM	#1
ftufc Junior Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 26	notices of kayaks demo days? Sorry to inundate the forum with newbie questions, but I've got one more ... I had hoped to find a posting or link to any kayak demo days in the SoCal area, but can't seem to find any. Any retailers out there planning to host any in-water demos??? Last week I spoke with a really helpful guy in the San Diego OEX store who had some great info, but didn't mention if they planned to have any. With a lead he gave me to their OK rep, I've been trying to demo a Torque, but with no success. And tomorrow I'm going to spend $40 to try 3 kayaks in Newport Harbor; seems like demos should be free to interested buyers, but they're not! Anywhere I can find any planned in-water events???? Thanks again!

05-02-2013, 10:51 PM	#11
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	You can try out my Jackson Cuda 14. PM me __________________

05-02-2013, 01:40 PM	#2
IslanderFishing Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temecula Posts: 99	For Hobies, call Fast Lane Sailing Center in San Diego. I demo'd back in December and they did not charge me. Good luck!

05-02-2013, 02:31 PM	#3
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	You would be getting ripped off paying $40 to demo. I would stay away from that outfit. Since u r in Oside any and all kayak / info can be found right here. lets just say "the buck stops here". Good luck............

05-02-2013, 04:24 PM	#4
ftufc Junior Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 26	Thanks Islander, good advice. I haven't yet heard of Fast Lane Sailing, I'll check them out. Thanks again! Yeah Dorado, I'm finding this site to be a wealth of valuable info, in just one day!!! Thanks

05-02-2013, 04:40 PM	#5
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	http://www.oexsunsetbeach.com/474.html

05-02-2013, 04:57 PM	#6
ftufc Junior Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 26	Thanks Steve; I called them

05-02-2013, 05:12 PM	#7
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	If you are in Oside, talk to Rik at Oceanside dive and kayak. Close to home. (760) 721-6195.

05-02-2013, 06:16 PM	#8
finyak Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 332	Fastlane at Dana landing are putting on a fishing clinic every Sunday for the month of May,I think it's a $100.00 you get a Hobie Kayak,fishing rod,a guide,plastics,and lunch.The $100.00 will be put towards a kayak if you decide to buy one.I belive you can even try the PA 12 and 14.You can call them about just a demo. Frank

05-02-2013, 07:23 PM	#9
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	[QUOTE=finyak;155293]Fastlane at Dana landing are putting on a fishing clinic every Sunday for the month of May,I think it's a $100.00 you get a Hobie Kayak,fishing rod,a guide,plastics,and lunch.The $100.00 will be put towards a kayak if you decide to buy one.I belive you can even try the PA 12 and 14.You can call them about just a demo. Best deal in town right there! If ur interested in Hobies.

05-02-2013, 10:04 PM	#10
ftufc Junior Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 26	Thanks Kobra, I'll give him a call tomorrow! Great info Frank, thanks; yours is the second Fastlane recommendation; I'll call 'em

05-03-2013, 01:03 AM	#12
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	Demo days are't usually scheduled until the weather is more consistently warm. Most Kayak shops are near the ocean an will let you demo "SOME" of them. The more expensive ones you'll have to wait for an outdoor fair located in or near a lake/marina. Contact the manufacturer to see where/when their next demo fair around the L.A. Area is (you'll have to call around). In Marina Del Rey, try Action sports @ 4144 Lincoln blvd. Then there's Taylor Kayaks near the Venice Costco on Venice Blvd.. Afraid that's all I got. Hope it helps. FFY

05-03-2013, 01:34 AM	#13
mralbacore Bamboo Pole Fisherman Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pacific Ocean Posts: 31	try http://www.southwindkayaks.com

05-03-2013, 10:35 AM	#14
ftufc Junior Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 26	Hey Jarrod - VERY generous offer, thank you! I'll PM you; I actually had considered the Cuda 14 @ FlyFishinYakr - I didn't know that; I'll keep my eyes peeled then through May @MrAlbacore - That's who I'm paying tomorrow for demos! They apparently don't do free demos for prospective buyers; it's costing me $40 to try three kayaks; I guess the only good thing about paying to demo a boat is, I feel no obligation/loyalty whatsoever to buy from them, I'll pay to try, then get the best deal I can somewhere else. Thanks for all the great feedback! This site is really very cool.