Thanks everyone, I'm not comfortable ordering stuff off the net although I'm sure its safe. I just think it odd that BarnesandNoble.com can ship within twentyfour to fourtyeight hours, and the store can't get it for one to two months.I also have zimmerly's article from the october sea kayaker and would like to read his book (whats the name) and will probably get morris' book.I like the idea of buiding to my size. By the way has anyone else read the sea kayaker article, What do you think of the dimensions on this boat.