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Before you shop - Ask yourself these 13 questions

Written by Dan Caldwell Wednesday, 25 January 2012 00:00

Flotsam & Jetsam Blog - Category: Gear

Buying new gear can be tricky and overwhelming, because you want to be sure the gear you leave the store with is the gear you actually need! Read this article from Rapid Media's Paddling Buyers Guide to help with the process and make sure you go into your local shop with these 13 questions on your mind.

"Any shop worth its salt is staffed by paddlers who know as much about how to maneuver a boat on the water as they do about steering customers towards making the right purchasing decisions. We asked four of North Amercia's top shop staffers what they wish every paddler looking for the perfect canoe, kayak or board would think about before setting foot in their shops. Read what they have to say, show up to the shop with the right information, leave with the right boat and get on the water already!"

Check out the entire article online for FREE in the 2012 Paddling Buyers Guide. You can also get it in Print, find it in Zinio (Android friendly!), and download the Free Adventure Kayak App to get it for your ipad or iphone.