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Potomac 10ft Kayak for $149.98 at Dick's Sporting Goods (in-store)

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Big 50% sale at Dick's sporting goods and found this great deal on a 10ft single person kayak for $149.98 in-store (regularly $299.99). Also see other great deals:

http://m.dickssportinggoods.com/p...d=12648457

I revised it to in-store as I can't tell if shipping is free on-line. Maybe someone can weigh in on ways to get free shipping.

All kayak deals: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com...ayaks_Shop

Features:
1-person kayak
Dimensions: 10' x 28''
Cockpit size: 51.3'' x 23.6''
Carry weight: 36 lbs
Capacity: 275 lbs
Ram-X ™ hull material
Integrated dashboard
Adjustable foot pegs
Deck bungee
Drain plug
Stern hatch with bungee
Bow and stern carrying handles
Bungee in bow
Adjustable padded backrest with cushion
Manufacturer's 2-year warranty
Potomac
Origin: Canada

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Created 06-30-2013 at 06:55 AM by thelama

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jamesatgsu

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06-30-2013 at 09:15 AM.

Great price for a 10 footer. If you need a Kayak with storage and/or able to hold 200+ lbs, this is as cheap as you are likely to find.

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Mike A.

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06-30-2013 at 10:28 AM.

Doubt that it works for kayaks, but if you go into to the store and have them order for you using the in-store terminal then you can have most things shipped to home for free. All that happens really is that you order through the web site and they enter a code that they have.

For kayaks specifically, back when I was looking they would ship any of what they carry in their warehouses to the store for free. That includes mostly what they typically stock in the stores. Some of the (mostly better) kayaks are drop-shipped from the manufacturer so doesn't apply to those. They did offer to split the cost with me on one that was drop-shipped but that was after negotiating with that particular manager.

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kovy

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06-30-2013 at 11:59 AM.

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Damn, I would have tried that if I knew when I was in the store today.

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dreux9

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06-30-2013 at 12:02 PM.

Just went to my local Dick's. They had a bunch of the yellow and blue ones in stock. Picked up a blue one, it has a blue/white random pattern on it and it looks better than the solid yellow color IMO.
The quality seems pretty good. Sturdy plastics, gel adjustable back rest, solid foot pegs that adjust with ease and one hand. Butt cushion is something that will tear up over time but its a dense memory foam and is not half bad. The handles at the bow and stern are attached with crappy rope so these would probably need replacing after a little while. Nice storage area behind the seat with bungee straps.
Overall I think its a great buy if you are looking for a kayak to go on the lake or calm river. Haven't put it in water yet, so no comments on tracking or stability. Based on its shape and form compared to other kayaks at Dicks, I couldn't see a very noticeable difference...but then again I'm no kayak guru.

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Parachute07

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06-30-2013 at 12:39 PM.

I literally just got home from selling a kayak. I got it in a benefit auction for $115 thinking that I could probably sell it for more. Put it on Craigslist for $400 OBO and it was sold in twenty nine minutes - no attempt to negotiate. It was a nine footer. I almost want to reinvest and b but two of these

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06-30-2013 at 12:51 PM.

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These normally sell for $200 according to reviews on paddling.net. Its a good deal, but not good enough to resell.

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backpacker2004

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06-30-2013 at 01:54 PM.

The 10% off deal got me 2 kayaks and 2 paddles for $365 after tax in the Columbus, OH store.

I echo thinkfire - definitely a good deal, but nothing to profit off of immediately...but I'm betting I can use these for 2-3 years and resell everything for around $250-300

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07-02-2013 at 01:10 PM.

Anyone buy and give these kayaks a try yet?

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07-03-2013 at 04:07 PM.

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I had one of these and I felt like a cork in the water, bobbing around, made me seasick.

Tracking was the worse I have ever seen, paddle once to the right and you are displaced 2 feet. Spend a little more and get something useful.

Spot on! I've been kayaking for 25 years and these short kayaks are really only useful for kids,,and even they will grow to dislike paddling them due to no glide and the left/right waddle. I always recommend 12' in length bare minimum and 13/15' is more ideal for a good kayak experience. I have a 15' SOT, and 16.5' sit inside, and a 13' inflatable (my white water yak) and truly enjoy the quite beauty of a paddle where most boats and people cannot get to see.

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07-03-2013 at 04:15 PM.

Availability: Leaves warehouse in 3 - 4 weeks.

Puts a damper on summer paddling now (and probably in circles, due to the size)

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07-03-2013 at 04:42 PM.

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Well said. It's lke I tell people that buy a guitar for a beginner. Buy a piece of junk thats hard to play and they will never excel in it.

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07-03-2013 at 06:30 PM.

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Well said. It's lke I tell people that buy a guitar for a beginner. Buy a piece of junk thats hard to play and they will never excel in it.

if a 10 footer is no good then what is a good price for a 13 plus kayak?

Also recommendation on brands?

Thanks....

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07-03-2013 at 06:49 PM.

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if a 10 footer is no good then what is a good price for a 13 plus kayak?

Also recommendation on brands?

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I got a 11.5 footer at Dicks for $310, it is a Perception, and I LOVE it.
Retail was $450, was on sale for $350, with opening a new cc, and dicks bonus pts I scored one for $310, including tax. I have now $30 in dicks points on future purchase which brings it to $280 (I bought a paddle), Do your slickdeal hunting and you can do the same. Don't buy a POS you will be unhappy with and will have zero resale value. You have to wait for a sale or you will get ripped.

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jimx200

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07-03-2013 at 07:56 PM.

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if a 10 footer is no good then what is a good price for a 13 plus kayak?

Also recommendation on brands?

Thanks....

A 12'-13' kayak runs from $450 to $800. for rotomold plastic. One of the best "bang for the buck" kayak deals right now is the West Marine Pompano 12' sit on top of which I greatly encourage new paddlers to purchase over a sit inside. It's a Wilderness System mold of their popular Tarpon series from 3-4 years ago and it's a tried and true design..at $424. it's a great deal.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/...Num=50621#
Avail in yellow (I like bright colors on the water) or tan.

When a wave hits a sit inside, the water stays inside until pumped out or turned over to empty. If you are on a SOT (sit on top) they have built in scupper holes that drain that wave water out. I've seen new paddlers in sit inside yaks get a big splash from a passing boat and it fills the inside. The reentry from a capsize (it will happen, I promise) is much easier to get back on with a SOT vs sit inside.

Suggested models: Ocean Kayak Scrambler XT, Prowler 13 or 15, WS Tarpon 12, 14, or 16' (but the 16' is a beoch to turn in fast rivers), Necky Vector 13, and many others, but these are all I have had and have great reviews at Paddling.net, then hit reviews by brand, then model. One 10' that may work for many and is designed to paddle ok and is cheap is the now discontinued kayak that Costco sold 2 years ago. I see them on Craigslist often in the $200-300 range and they will at least get you on the water and are pretty decent for a small kayak. I really recommend you rent a kayak for a day or more and try before you buy as we all have different likes or wants. Longer is faster in the kayak world and these will hold a line much better and have more stability than a short kayak.
Good luck and hope you find a bargain