[craig_eddy]

made repeated attempts to purchase three kayaks

This doesn't pass my stink test...how many attempts does one have to make before one successfully purchases a kayak? Is there some waiting period or background check that I'm not aware of?

[TrappedInLiberalHell]

This doesn't pass my stink test...how many attempts does one have to make before one successfully purchases a kayak? Is there some waiting period or background check that I'm not aware of?

Do you suppose some states require a concealed-carry permit for folding kayaks? < /rim shot>

[eno_]

Cobra makes a triple seat kayak that they say has a capacity of 850 lbs. That's quite a lot for a kayak - almost three times what would be typical for a recreational or light touring kayak. And a triple kayak is unusual, too. So I do not find it implausible that they would have trouble buying three of them on the spot. They would probably have to be ordered.

[GingisK]

Is there some waiting period or background check that I'm not aware of?

I'd suspect it was the lack of availability of these specific models that became their problem.