Demos
Maine Island Kayak Co’s Demo Program offers paddlers the opportunity to try Nigel Dennis Kayaks and Celtic Paddles on the water from our base on Peaks Island. This is a real-world experience. You will have a chance to sit in a variety of boats appropriate for your size and paddling style, and to feel the differences in fit and hull performance on the water. MIKCo has a full demo fleet of all models of Nigel Dennis Kayaks for your "seat time", as well as a variety of Celtic Paddles.
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FIT, FORM, FUNCTION, FEEL & FUN
One of our trained instructors will inform and guide your demo experience. We will educate you about our Fit, Form, Function, Feel, Fun method of analyzing an appropriate boat for your needs, physique, and abilities. These are educational, practical, helpful sessions that require a firm commitment of time and energy on your and our part.
(Bandit finds that a tennis ball fits perfectly in the compass recess.)
MIKCo's Demo Fleet of Nigel Dennis Kayaks
- Romany Classic
- Romany Classic Plus I & II
- Romany Surf
- Romany Excel
- Romany Excel Expedition
- Romany Sport RM (Formerly Romany Surf RM)
- Explorer
- Explorer HV
- Echo
- Pilgrim
- Pilgrim Expedition Long Cockpit
- Latitude II
- Triton II Double
Paddle Better... with a Celtic
Precise, powerful, expertly crafted. With a full lineup of blades types and shafts, there’s a Celtic Paddle perfect for your style.
Paddlers are responsible for themselves while on the water. You will be asked to sign MIKCo's Waiver & Release prior to your demo and be physically able to engage in paddling in Maine’s cooler waters and realistic conditions. Please email Tom (tommikco@gmail.com) to inquire.
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