Meet my new baby

“http://www.dagger.com/product.asp?BoatType=Rec&BoatID=189

He is blue and weighs a whopping 39lbs. I'm so excited!!!”

“at least its streamlined so it didnt hurt too much coming out”

“I had you figured for a rodeo boat ---”

“nice, was the daddy a native american?”

“Acutally it cost less..and the delivery was a lot easier than my other boys!

What is a rodeo boat????”

“I was expecting a new camera now that you've become almost a professional photographer.

Actually, it looks like a snow shoe!

I checked some reviews and found prices paid from $218 to 425.

Hope you enjoy it.
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“I actually hadn't planned on getting it when i did but we stumbled on a sale yesterday and got 10% off so with the paddle and all it was 460.00 I liked the lower end of your price scale...oh well!

Now I just have to learn to use it!!!!

I just got the new camera in August but after I got home I was thinking I could of gotten a new lens....oh well!!!”

“Congrats Crazygurl! Did you choose a paddle and pfd yet?
Birch has been shopping for a new paddle and has found great prices on ebay. He researched what he wanted, couldn't find it anywhere locally and will end up saving about $125.00 on the one he wants on ebay.”

“I got a ...uuummm....fiberglass 220cm (I think that is right) and paid 112.00 for it.

I haven't gotten a pdf yet but will in time.

There is a lake near our house and they have a rowing club there so I will start out there but am anxious to move out.”

“Snowshoe for Sasquatch? LOL


Ever see the people who get out on the river on a standing wave and spin and flip around? That's your basic rodeo kayaking.”

“That's almost a kayak.

Congrats & Enjoy!”

“COOL...hey toe..its a boat thats great!”

“crazygurl - Here is where I found the reviews and prices paid: Dagger Zydeco Kayak

If you return to the store, you might be able to negotiate a better deal. If it is within a return period, you could tell them you want to return it! Nothing tried, nothing gained.

Location may have a lot to do with the price. Shipping costs have increased with the price of fuel. While not heavy, the kayaks are bulky. But, if you're happy, just enjoy it. The fun you enjoy with it, is what really counts.”

“The hubby is going to pick it up this afternoon...they have a NO REFUND sign at the register that I saw when I purchased it. I thought it was a fair price for the ones I've priced in the area.

Mr. Toestuff...why is it ALMOST a kayak?

Does a kayak need a christaning like other water vessels??? Do you name them???”

“Ummm, CG, I hope this doesn't spoil the bonding, but that's a kayak, not a baby, which begs the question, how the hell did you conceive that?”

“Geo...you are no fun! I can bond with it like a child, talk to it, etc.”

“There's no room to lie down.”

“http://www.kayaker.com/new/products/boat.asp?type=recreational&ID=104

and I have...
http://www.oldtowncanoe.com/kayaks/recreation/rush.html

so much fun....not much room for gear tho....especially in the rush named "waterlily" and it doesn't have a drain hole!...BUT I LOVE my swifty..I named it "Buttercup"
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““Geo...you are no fun! I can bond with it like a child, talk to it, etc.”
crazygurl

It's a shame it's not a little older. Looks like it would have no problem staying hard.

Bad Geo ... Bad Bad Geo! (smacking hands)”

“I try to stay away from places with policies like, "NO REFUND." I prefer, "Refunds given cheerfully without questions."”

“What about me, ????? bonding, maybe”

“Something 9' long and 3' wide is more like a bobber or a decoy than a kayak in my book.

The important thing is that you USE it. No kayak is any good sitting in a garage.

Have FUN with your baby.”

“OK...we got him home yesterday...well hubby got him home. I was trying so hard not to laugh when I pulled up in the drive. He had strapped it on top from fender to bumper with this NEON ORANGE strap that had wenches on it. I tried to gently tell him I didn't think I wanted to use the bright orange and I didn't think I wanted to do it fender to bumper.

So he found some 'other straps' black without the wenches and we seemed to secure it to the rack safely.

Are there any suggestions for transporting them that makes loading and unloading simpler.”

“A kayak rack is really helpful. If you can't get one there are foam cradles that hold the boat on top of the car.”

“Cool boat!”