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Basic Kayak / Paddleboard Demo
Basic Kayak / Paddleboard Demo
Thinking of buying a kayak or paddleboard? This is the perfect opportunity to try before you buy. We understand that it's difficult to buy a kayak or SUP in a store, which is why you should get on the water and see how it feels before you commit to buying it. This booking includes:
- 2 spots: You + 1 guest
- 10-15 minutes with a kayak fitter
- Basic product guidance and recommendations
- up to 45 minutes of on-water time
- As many kayaks/SUPs as you want to try
- $25 credit towards the purchase of $500 or greater
Please note: We offer six booking spots per hour. Although we have a large fleet of kayaks and SUPs to try, you may have to wait for the specific kayak you want, depending on availability and how busy the Demo Centre is that day. If you want to eliminate wait times, please consider a semi-private kayak fitting.
OVAP Demo Centre – Cancellation, Credit Use & Refund Policy
ORU folding kayak was suggested to me by a friend as the Pelicans are too heavy for me. Very glad that OVAP has a demo location where I was able to test several kayaks. Scott was super informative and patient and I ended up buying the ORU Beach LT. I am super happy with it. I am still a little slow on set up but collapsing is super easy. I am able to lift and carry it myself which was very important. It is stable and glides nicely on the water and my pupper Alfie comes with me. Thank you!!
I recently attended a demo for the ORU folding kayak and was very impressed. The session was thorough, informative, and delivered in such a friendly manner that it made the whole experience enjoyable. The easy access to the water was a big plus, allowing me to actually try the kayak on the spot — and that hands-on experience was one of the key factors in my decision to purchase. The in-store service was excellent as well, helpful and attentive throughout the process. Overall, a great experience from start to finish.
Amazing team! First of all, they accommodated our email request to move our date based on the weekend forecast. Definitely felt like a VIP for the whole process especially since Scott opened the shop and storage for us past their business hours to finalize the sale.
Starting kayaking about 70 years ago with many intervals (marriage, jobs, age/health). Scott led me back to the water.
Scott was so very helpful with his guidance and suggestions! It was so worth doing the demo!
