[Paddlewise] Need you advise, help, suggestion on how to proceed

Hi


   Need some advice, suggestions, whatever words of wisdom on how to proceed.
I have been interested in purchasing a kayak and have decided on a fiberglass
one.  For the last month, I have been doing a lot of research on all the
models available and have identified some models I would like to consider.





The problems I am having are:


1. Not being able to find stores carrying some of the vendors  I am interested
in that are within  1-2 hour drive. I currently live about a hours drive from
both Jacksonville, Fla. and Savannah, Ga.





2. What I almost always run into are  stores carrying some of the vendors I am
interested in, but seldom have the particular models I am considering.  Before
making a purchase I definitely want to try out the kayak.  What I am finding
is some stores say they can order the model I want to purchase and will let me
try out a different demo model with similar characteristics, size etc.





3. I have been able to find some stores that carry a model I am interested in
but they are hesitant in letting me try it out since it is not a demo model
and I am not ready to buy right then.





What I need is your advice, suggestion on how might proceed to find
vendor/models I would like to check out.  Any one know of any store in South
East USA ie Georgia,


North Fla., N.C., S.C. that carry some of the kayaks listed below  and have a
good selection and also have models to try out.





Am I wrong wanting to try out a model before I buy or should I try out a
similar model?  I have been looking for a local kayak expo, show in the S.E.
but just missed the one in Charleston.





Any help you can give would be much appreciated.  





Vendor/Model considering are:





Current Design:  Solstice Series


Dagger: Sitka, Meridian, Latitude


Eddyline( Can't find store carrying this line in surrounding area) 


Necky: Any  Model


Northwest: Can't find store carrying this line in surrounding area


P&H : any model


Seaward: Can't find store in surrounding area


Valley Canoe:


Wilderness Systems: Shenia, Solution Models








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