I paddled several long kayaks before buying a well used Necky Arluk III. I'm on the water over 300 hrs annually with a small group. I'm amazed at how many people buy kayaks without testing several. Seems like most just listen to a salesman. I suppose this accounts for the many used recreational boats advertised for sale. Another complaint I have is reading about people dissatisfied with a kayak seat on a particular model. I have never used a kayak seat on a boat I purchased with out modifying the seat even to the point of buying a different a new seat.
