Kelly's Canoe & Kayak

I talked mom into heading down to Doug's shop in Gilbertsville. We set out and I couldn't wait. We took Chris's car, that way I knew I wouldn't be purchasing a boat right then and there. A good thing I wasn't planning on getting one, too. Apparently, the power had been out and the computer wasn't working. And Doug was out of reach, backpacking in the Adirondacks. (Must be nice!)

We got to the shop and walked in...lots of paddles! Then there were some PFDs. We chatted with the guy who was working. He was relieved to hear that we were just there to look for the day and weren't planning on buying anything at that moment. We then checked out the boats and I showed mom the gorgeous Necky Manitou 14 that I'd taken out the other day.



After chatting with the guy working there, I have decided that I'm going to get all of my stuff from Doug. I'm sure he'll be pleased.

Boat-wise it looks like the Necky Manitou 14 is going to win out. I do hope to try the Tsunami 140 the next time I go out. Then the decision will be made. In terms of paddle, I think I'm looking at the AquaBound Stingray with the carbonfiber shaft. While at the shop I tried on the Extrasport Eagle PFD, which is probably what I'll go with. And then there's the roof rack for my Focus. *Sigh*

I can't wait!