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PostPosted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 6:35 am 
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I am so frustrated, two dealers in AZ, but no demos. And one is right on Lake Havasu!!

If anyone lives in AZ, I would love to try your kayak out! Hobie, please try to get either the Flagstaff dealer (much more central for most people) or the Lake Havasu dealer to do demos. This is a GREAT state to kayak, contrary to popular belief. Lake Bartlett, the Blue Reservoir, and Lake Mary, just to name a few!

Thanks!!

Lisa


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PostPosted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 10:57 am 
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Wow, I would think that would be a mandatory requirement for dealers to sell Hobie's. Even thought it might be. My dealer, who is not on the water, has a demo once a month at a local park, and brings all sorts of kayaks, to try out. I've even seen people come with a fishing rod and take off for hours (little excessive).

Now I did try them out at a demo, but then rented for a day to have a longer term experience. The dealer subtracted my rental fee from the purchase, you might ask about that..........................ck

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:56 am 
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The shop in Flagstaff doesn't even rent them out! I did just get off the phone with Dana Jet Ski, and wow, he stocks 80 of the Hobie kayaks.

Got to commit to a weekend road trip!

Lisa :)


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PostPosted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:10 pm 
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Lisa-

Talk to Tim, he's the owner. He worked well with us. I agree, its a long ride, but I wasn't
going to spend the extra money for a Hobie without testing one.

I wish the there was a good Arizona dealer...

Ken


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PostPosted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:44 pm 
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Ken,

I did talk to Tim and he was AWESOME. He has everything there, and all the upgrade kits as well. So, we are going to take the trailer, test a bunch of kayaks in Mid September, and off we go. He sells off the used/rented ones at better prices in October.

Lisa :)


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PostPosted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 10:08 pm 
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I've got a guy in PHX with a Revo, Sport and i14 for demos. He's out of town until Sept but if you'd like his contact info he'll arrange demos of those boats almost any time.

-Drew

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:51 am 
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Thanks!

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