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Re: Canadian Sources, "eh"?
By:Brett
Date: 8/18/1998, 11:26 pm
In Response To: Re: Canadian Sources, "eh"? (Timothy - Toronto, Ontario)

> I bought all my stuff from Noah's in Toronto. I was pleased,
> although I don't know if better prices can be had. I would recommend,
> though, that you listen to the designer rather than Noah's staff.
> Everyone thinks they're an expert, and nobody agrees (that doesn't
> apply only to Noah's staff). One person will tell you not to waste
> your money on the recommended product, another will upsell you. Do
> your own research and use your own judgement if you're going to depart
> from the designer's advice.

> Have you read The Kayak Shop? It's definitely worth reading.
> Noah's carries it and it's available from the Toronto library system.
>

> What's your opinion of the Yare? What kind of conditions would
> you recommend it for? Any idea of the total cost?

> As for the Cape Charles, I've read that the Chesapeake is supposed
> to be a much improved version of the same boat. I built one and I'm
> extremely pleased with it. Below is a link to Chesapeake's site, if
> you haven't checked it out already.

Messages In This Thread

Canadian Sources, "eh"?
Brett -- 8/18/1998, 11:57 am
Re: Canadian Sources, "eh"?
J.Dolmage -- 8/19/1998, 12:18 pm
Re: Canadian Sources, "eh"?
Dana Jones -- 8/19/1998, 11:40 pm
Re: Canadian Sources, "eh"?
Mark Bodnar -- 8/18/1998, 9:38 pm
Re: Canadian Sources, "eh"?
Timothy - Toronto, Ontario -- 8/18/1998, 1:08 pm
Re: Canadian Sources, "eh"?
Brett -- 8/18/1998, 11:26 pm