Re: [Paddlewise] Rec Boat Safety

From: Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe <aldercreek_at_qwest.net>
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 16:27:07 -0700
Ron writes:
> I think it would be a great advertising ploy if every
manufacturer/retailer
> offered free safety lessons with every boat sold
>


I don't want to sound like a Scrooge but it is really hard to be competitive
in today's market AND give away anything.  Especially in considering where
do you draw the line?  A fairly complete safety lesson( beginner lesson)
takes 4 hours and costs $60.

We highly recommend them to ALL paddlers and do sell quite a few but to give
it away would be a nightmare.

Steve (who lives on retail $$$)
Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe    N   45º 39' 47"
250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr.     W 122º 36' 16"
Portland, OR  97217          Web: www.aldercreek.com
Phone: 503.285.0464        Email: aldercreek_at_qwest.net

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