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Demo Boats

Demo Kayaks and Canoes: Find Your Perfect Fit

Choosing a new boat is a big decision. At Desperate Measures, we believe the best way to know if a boat is right for you is to get it on the water. Located just 300m from the Nottingham White Water Course at Holme Pierrepont, we offer a professional test paddle service that lets you experience the performance, comfort, and handling of a boat before you commit.

How it Works (The "Three-Step" Layout):

  • Choose Your Model: Browse our range of available demo kayaks and canoes from leading brands.
  • Book Your Session: Call us on 0115 981 6815 or visit our showroom to arrange a time.
  • Hit the Water: Take the boat out on the flat water or the white water course to see how it performs in its natural element.

Why Demo with Us?

  • Expert Advice: Our team of paddle sports experts will help you adjust the outfitting and offer tips on which model suits your style.
  • Prime Location: No need to travel; we are situated at the UK's premier watersports destination.
  • Confidence in Quality: We only stock top-tier brands that we trust and paddle ourselves.

Buying your first boat is a big adventure, and at Desperate Measures, we're here to make the journey smooth and exciting! 

To help you find the perfect fit, we’ve added some of our most popular boats (when available) to our demo fleet.

Want to take one for a test spin? Give us a call at 0115 9816815, and we’ll check the calendar to see what’s available for you!

For just £25, you can demo a boat and get a true feel for life on the water. Here’s the best part: if you buy a boat from us within six months, just show us your demo receipt, and we’ll deduct the £25 fee from your purchase!

Demo boats are available for collection 30 minutes after we open and must be returned 30 minutes before closing. Please note, overnight use isn’t permitted.

Let’s get you on the water! 

Call now to book your demo!

Not looking to demo?

Browse our full range of New Kayaks here
Selection of Pyranha and Dagger demo kayaks ready for test paddling at Desperate Measures Nottingham.
Demo Boats - Desperate Measures

Current Demo Fleet

For Hire

  • Dagger Super Nova

    Red

  • Dagger Rewind Action Medium

    Lime

  • Dagger Code Action Medium

    Red

  • Pyranha ReactR Medium

    Rosella Red

  • Pyranha Ripper 2 Medium

    Smoking Gecko

  • Spade Kayaks The Barracuda

    Red

  • Palm x Hobson Eclipse RM Surf

    Groundswell

For Sale

  • Pyranha 12R £750

    Custom

  • Pyranha 12R £750

    Blue Soda

  • Spade Kayaks The Black Jack £750

    Green/Blue

  • Spade Kayaks The Royal Flush £750

    Yellow/Blue

  • Spade Kayaks The Queen of Hearts £750

    Orange/Blue

  • SUP BOARDS
  • Badfish 7' £300

    Inflatable River SUP

  • Boardworks The Mod 10'6" £250

    Inflatable SUP

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