Quick question about shopping!

Ok in Seattle again. So why should I go visit hobie northwest...the hobie dealer.

Is it cool or am I just going to be looking at yaks I wish I had?  Serious question.  I do not know how to shop and it goes against my religion to shop just for shoppings sake. Identify need, identify product, buy product. That's my MO.

Can I kill an hour or two there? It's a 20 dollar can fare so looking for quick input.

Impossible to pick a cab where I'm at so gonna run out of time. So at a more leisurely pace, is it worth it? I envision going there and just wishing I could buy another yak. Do these place have all the bells and whistles and cool "stuff"?

I have never been there, but a $20 cab ride to look at new kayaks that you can't buy is pricey.  I would hit up outdoor emporium and look and fishing gear, or spend that $20 at a bar. 

Exactly what I was looking for! Thx ndogg

or spend that $20 at a bar. 

+1.  That blues bar near pioneer square would be a good starting point.

   Your CFO would probably rather have you at a bar.Cheers.........

   Plus ...it wouldn't be as expensive.....duh...

   Your CFO would probably rather have you at a bar.Cheers.........

   Plus ...it wouldn't be as expensive.....duh...

Apparently you have one too...lol!

I opted for a double grey goose and a dozen oysters on the half shell! 

Came to this a bit late, but you made the right decision, though I am not a fan of raw oysters.  Outdoor Emporium will be a more useful trip than NW Hobie.  When are you leaving town?

Came to this a bit late, but you made the right decision, though I am not a fan of raw oysters.  Outdoor Emporium will be a more useful trip than NW Hobie.  When are you leaving town?

Barely had 24 hours in Seattle.  Next trip will be Nov 17 when I head out to the Pacific Marine Expo.  http://www.pacificmarineexpo.com/11/public/enter.aspx

I think the stuff they sell there is a tad big for kayaks but who knows...hmmm...I wonder if I can install an ice machine on my yak....lol.