Kayaks for $250? That's the story at the Eastern Mountain Sports store on Marginal Way in Portland this weekend. With rentals and demos selling at discounts of up to 40 percent off the wholesale price, this means that you can paddle away some plastic rec models for as little as $250.

Used rental kayaks are on sale this weekend at discounts of up to 40 percent off wholesale
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With discounts of up to 40 percent off wholesale, some plastic rentals will be floating away from EMS for $250

They've got about 20 'yaks to sell.

This is all part of the storewide "Upgrade Your Gear" sale, which runs all this weekend. That includes paddles, PFDs, floatation stuff, GPS gear etc.

Additionally, Thursday night features added discounts for members of outdoors organizations, such as the Maine Outdoor Adventure Club, according to store manager Pam Famous.

Phone is 541-1919.

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