The relationship between a kayak and its owner is a very personal one. Buying a kayak should be no less of a personal experience. And more importantly, it should be FUN!
At thekayakstore.com buying a kayak starts with helping our customers learn everything they need to know to make an informed purchase, and then letting them decide what kayak and accessories best suit their needs, current skill level and anticipated growth in the sport of kayaking.
Unlike the "big-box" stores or discount chain sporting goods stores who only carry a few kayaks and a sampling of gear and accessories and no knowledgeable sales staff, not to mention the inability to try-before-you-buy, we have the largest selection of kayaks, PFDs, gear and accessories and a demo unit of everything we have in stock. Our knowledgeable sales staff can outfit you for your own personal demo day so you can get a feel for how the gear fits you before you buy. How can we do this? Because paddling is our specialty. It's our passion at thekayakstore.com.

A Selection of Kayaks & PFDs
We are an authorized dealer of PerceptionTM, DaggerTM, HurricaneTM, Wilderness SystemsTM and Old TownTM kayaks, ExtrasportTM, MTITM, and StohlquistTM PFDs, paddles by Aqua BoundTM, Bending BranchesTM, and CarlisleTM and gear and accessories by Northwest River Supplies (NRS)TM, Seattle SportsTM, Otter ProductsTM, and Paddler's SupplyTM. We are also an authorized dealer of YakimaTM racks and transport gear for all your outdoor sporting needs.
Lots of Paddle Choices Never again will you have to "pencil in" a demo date on your day planner, and then wait in line to try the kayak of your dreams, only to have to give it up minutes later before you've had a chance to feel how it responds to you.
The knowledgeable and friendly staff of thekayakstore.com know that a happy customer develops a relationship with their kayak, meant to last a long time. Getting a feel for what kayak is right for you takes some time, and you don't need to feel rushed in the process.
Come on in and let our staff assist you in selecting the kayak and gear that is right for you, and then try it out. We're sure it's the best purchasing experience you'll ever have. When it comes to kayaks, that's all we do.
The only way you'll know what kayak is right for you is to spend some time getting a feel for how different boats work for you. At thekayakstore.com, every day is a demo day!
During the 2005-2006 winter we expanded our store to better serve our customers. Some of the photos you see here are a result of that renovation. Unlike our most of our competition, we are very knowledgeable about the products we sell. Our store is uniquely suited to the paddlesports enthusiast, owned and operated by paddlers who love the sport and have a passion for what they do. These photos are only a sampling of our full line of products which not only include kayaks, PFDs and paddles, but a line of accessories to enhance your time on the water.
Two thirds of our planet is covered with water. We provide you with what you need to see how the other two-thirds live. After browsing the rest of our site, either use the convenient buttons on the product pages to have our site remember your product interests and set up your demo day through our web site, or better yet, come on in and see for yourself. Let our friendly staff take the time to set you up and get you started, or if you are already experienced and looking to expand your interest in the sport, see what else we have to offer.
You can browse our image gallery here to see more of what we have to offer.

Paddlesports Gear to Complete Your Outfit
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