The secret to getting a big budget item approved by your wife is to show her that the benefits are significantly better than the opportunity cost. Meaning the money could not possibly be spent any better. At $1150, the EP500 will be a tough sell.

I know that I'm up sh*t creek in this department until my wife finally gets her own kayak. She been holding it over my head for some time and now I can't really argue anymore.

Know of any good kayaks for less than $1000, anyone?