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The Perception Expression 15.0 kayak with skeg effectively bridges the gap between a fun, maneuverable day-tripping kayak and a stable, load bearing touring model.

Rigid polyethylene hull withstands years of use without the need for maintenance
Touring-style hull offers excellent versatility; great for those seeking a boat for everything from ocean swells to local lakes
Peaked deck and upswept bow sheds water quickly and enhances speed, and progressive rocker enhances handling
Zone DLX seat features a foam-encased pocket that cradles the lower back
Seat back adjusts forward and backward, up and down, and leg lifters offer additional support if needed
Backrest may be raised by pulling strap in front of seat forward or by pushing the button on front of seat to lower
Leg lifters raise seat pan to increase support and take pressure of the ankles
Padded foam thighbraces may be repositioned to personalize cockpit for performance or comfort
Slidelock footbraces are easy to adjust from inside the boat; simply raise the black plastic rod to unlock and slide footbrace into desired position
Fully bulkheaded bow and stern hatches provide dry cargo storage for overnight trips
Cockpit-deployable skeg enhances tracking in rough water and windy conditions; sliding skeg controls are located on left side of cockpit
Deck rigging on bow and stern lets you stash items you'll want readily available such as a bilge pump, extra paddle and map with weatherproof case, not included
Soft-to-the-touch carry handles at bow and stern make trips from the water easy; unlike hard, plastic handles, the soft-touch handles are easy on cold, paddle-weary hands
The Perception Expression 15.0 kayak with skeg weighs approximately 57 lbs.

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Perception Expression 15.0 Kayak with Skeg

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2012

(14 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Buyer beware

By axistr

from Watertown, NY

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability

Cons

Difficult Entry & Exit

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping
Rivers

Comments about Perception Expression 15.0 Kayak with Skeg:

I bought this boat 2 weeks ago and had put approximately 25 miles on the Black River in Northern New York without problem. My initial impression was this was an excellent boat. However, yesterday I took the boat out to Southwicks Beach on Lake Ontario. There was a pretty good chop with 2-3 foot swells. My purpose for the trip was to practice deep water self rescues and rolls. I took the boat out about 100 meters and dumped it. I've done stern entries on other boats with no problem, however the Expression was a whole different ball game. I popped up on the rear deck with no problem, then my dilemma. As I scooted forward, the seat back presented as a four inch high groin / thigh hurdle, even with the seat bottomed out. After approximately 25 attempts with only 3 successful entries, I was cursing the boat and the heavens. My groin had taken multiple shots, my thighs, knuckles, and other body parts were freely bleeding from catching the sharp edges of the seat back . Additionally, if you don't clear the seat, it folds forward and you find yourself sitting on the back of the seat, with no way to correct it without bailing out. I was exhausted and livid. I was thankful I hadn't tried this on the ocean or in a Florida / Georgia swamp, chum comes to mind. All joking aside, this is a very serious design flaw and could have been fatal had I been much further out. I called Perception about this issue this a.m. and their rep indicated the "design was not intended for open water self rescue, it's more of a recreational boat". Perception does not advertise this boat as a "Recreational" boat. The rep stated that if I planned on open water rescue and rolls, I would need a back band set up. He gave me a part # 8023007, Phase 3 XP Back Band. They wouldn't comp me for the replacement. Perception needs to not advertise this boat as an "Ocean Touring Sea Kayak", until they retrofit their boats with the appropriate back bands.. Although I have enjoyed the boats overall performance, the seat issue is really scary. So for the time being I'll be sticking close to shore. This has not been a good start to my relationship with Perception.