- When does Old Town put kayaks on sale?
- Old Town discounts cluster around spring paddling season, Memorial Day, July 4 and end-of-season clearance in late summer and fall. Deals also appear when a model is replaced, such as the Sportsman 120 PDL updates. Retailers like Sherper's and REI run their own markdowns outside those windows.
- Where is the Sportsman 120 cheapest?
- The lowest current listing on this page is $879.99 at Sherper's, 45% off. Old Town's own site and most dealers hold closer to the $1,199-$1,399 range for the non-PDL 120, so a sub-$900 price is worth checking for color and stock.
- What is the Sportsman 120 known for?
- It is a 12-foot, 34-inch-wide sit-on-top rated for about 500 pounds, with the Element seat, two flush rod holders, a tackle tray and a transducer-ready scupper. It paddles heavier than a touring kayak but is stable enough to stand in calm water.
- What is the difference between the Sportsman 120 and the 120 PDL?
- The 120 is paddle-only; the 120 PDL adds Old Town's pedal drive with forward and reverse and costs several hundred dollars more. The PDL hull is the same length but heavier, around 100 pounds rigged versus roughly 77 pounds for the paddle version.
- What is Old Town's return policy?
- Old Town sells through dealers, so returns follow the store's policy, not the brand's. Sherper's and most retailers limit kayak returns to a short window and require the boat be unused; inspect the hull at pickup and keep the receipt.