There was water in the stern when I picked it up from the store.
The first thing i had to do when I got the Acadia was reseal the bulkhead. Perception is scaring me right into selling all of them and replacing them with anything but watermark products. Some of my wait was the store I bought from. I can also say from experience that if something happens to the boat and it needs to be warranted, expect to wait a very long time for a replacement. I can’t give it a 10 for being a good rec boat because it is Perception and out of 4 of them I can see that the quality gets worse every time. The 7 rating is because it is a very good paddling rec boat. It is also the very last perception i will ever buy. I was glad to see that it reacts well to leans. I took this one out for the first time today and I like the way it rides. If you're a paddler on a budget, a lot of creativity, and just want to get out on the water for some light touring, this boat will work great. If you're after a good performing touring yak, get a Necky. I've abused the heck out of it, rescued swimmers, rode 4 ft swells in a 40mph headwind, and even used it successfully in a game of battleship against a team of scuba divers. Probably because of its 400 lb load capacity its stability is excellent. Pros: I may bash its performance because it is a recreational kayak, but at the same time this boat acts like trusted old war horse. It weather cocks like crazy and forget about edging in it. This is a boat to learn in and grow out of it quickly. I have put over 500 miles on this boat in just 13 months, and I live in the middle of the desert.Ĭons: The boat paddles like a barge, has got a wide cockpit that will most likely dump you out if you capsize in it or try to roll it. I've taken it on several multi day self support kayaking camping trips, open ocean paddling, class 2 whitewater, kayak races in Big Bear and Havasu, and have even surfed it several times. Let me first state that I've used this boat for a lot more that its designed for. I will continue to promote kayaking and the Perception brand! Four couples we met on the road tried our kayaks, loved kayaking, and all bought Perceptions! What more can I say about this great love affair I have for my kayak!!!! We still travel during the winter, the kayaks go into the fifth wheel, and we head to Florida to paddle with the gators! We have bonded!! We have a small place on a lake now and each night I take my awesome kayak out fishing. I am now 71 years old and I know I will never part with my kayak. It has taken a beating: Blew away in a wind storm, crashed into rocks, and dragged over gravel which proves how durable it is. Over the years, my confidence in the boat has never wavered. It is so versatile because it handles well in class three rapids, and stormy, windy weather as well as flat water.
In the waves of the Rogue River in Oregon, I was amazed at how maneuverable my boat was! The kayak held all my overnight gear for a camping trip into the Boundary Waters of Minnesota. So I have paddled the Atlantic, Pacific, the Gulf of Mexico, the Sea of Cortez (during our trip down the Baha Penninsula of Mexico), and many, many rivers and lakes. My husband and I lived in our fifth-wheel camper for ten years while we traveled the US, Canada and Mexico. Pelican Trailblazer basic kayak is only $179 for a two piece molded kayak and will be brought down to $159 with the $20 coupon.not bad: .I have owned this boat for ten years. There are several other kayaks at good prices too. I bought one last week and will also have the price adjusted since today's price is better by $30 then when I bought it. Shipping to store is free, but will take 2-4 weeks.It is best to visit the store with your coupon and you will probably find what you are looking for in terms of color.ĭick's will honor online pricing and also will adjust pricing with 30 days with receipt if the price goes lower. In-store availability search through the website is not accurate. Use a 20% off in-store coupon found here to bring it down to $279. Perception Swifty Deluxe 9.5 Kayak at Dick's Sporting Goods fo $299.
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