Re: [Paddlewise] Unintentional Deception

I think Debbie is completely right with this. It appears that the copy
writer for the catalog got a little carried away. According to Perception's
Web site - the Swifty is designed for rivers, lakes, and ponds. They don't
mention the word ocean anywhere in conjunction with this boat. They also say
that the boat is a beginner level boat. IMHO, you need a little more
experience than beginner for ocean paddling.

Hopefully, REI (which I am a member of) will get this straightened out with
the next catalog. My prior experience with them has always been positive.

Steve Holtzman

> Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 13:37:02 -0400
> From: "Reeves, Debbie (Debbie)" <dreeves_at_lucent.com>
> Subject: [Paddlewise] Unintentional Deception
>
> Let me state that I do not believe that it was REIs intent to deceive
unwary
> customers.  I believe REI to be a responsible outdoor reseller.  However,
I
> am concerned with the way this page is laid out and I feel an obligation
to
> speak up.  Hopefully, their marketing department will hear my plea.
>
> Debbie Reeves
> Sandy Hook, NJ
>

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