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Perception Tribute 12 Kayak

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Item # 785466

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Light and comfortable, the stable Perception Tribute 12 kayak will have women kayakers rejoicing!

Length and women-specific ergonomic design makes this an excellent boat for women who insist on straight-line tracking and solid performance; makes a great workout boat
High-density polyethylene construction offers performance, rugged durability and affordability
Weighing only 40 lbs., the Tribute is easy to lift and load onto a vehicle by yourself
Vertical wall flotation in bow adds buoyancy and works in conjunction with flotation bulkhead to manage loads of more than 200 lbs.
Zone multi adjust outfitting system features a padded seat, adjustable backband, padded thighbraces and footbraces to personalize the fit
Watertight stern hatch with bulkhead wall, neoprene seal and hard hatch cover keeps gear dry and secure; dry storage space is perfect for a day's worth of gear
Perimeter deck lines enhance safety and ease entry into kayak
Ergonomic grab handles are easy on your hands during long portages

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Item 785466

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Perception Tribute 12 Kayak Customer Reviews

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Perception Tribute 12 Kayak

4.3

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to paddle (6)
Easy in/out (5)
Easy to lift (5)
Comfortable (4)
Good maneuverability (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Flat waters (6)
Day trip (5)
Rivers (3)

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Reviewed by 6 customers

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May

2009

(28 of 28 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I love this boat.

By Margaret Paddler

from Pittsburgh, PA

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy To Lift
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Rivers

Comments about Perception Tribute 12 Kayak:

I paddle on the 3 rivers of Pittsburgh, PA, and this kayak is perfect for it. The water is usually flat, though this boat has been great on choppy days too.

When I was in the market for a kayak, it was really important to me that I be able to lift it and load it onto my car by myself, and I can do that with this boat.

Tracks well, is extremely stable, and is moderately fast. Though I have yet to try it, I suspect this boat would work out great for a short camping trip.

Highly recommended for recreational paddling.

Dec

2009

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great kayak, especially for a woman

By lakotasu

from Ann Arbor, MI

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy To Lift
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping
Ocean Swells
Rivers

Comments about Perception Tribute 12 Kayak:

I love this kayak! I had another one and compared to that one, the Perception Tribute is like switching from a tank to a Mazzarati. It tracks like a dream and is very stable. The foot rests are just right for a woman (and adjustable) and it's easy to lift onto my Hullavator and push up. I love the padded cockpit sides and the seat is far more comfortable than others in which I've sat. I've had it in smooth and rough water and used it in rather high winds while on the water and it tracks well in all situations. I have not yet taken it into any rapids, but since it *is* a long kayak, would hesitate to go higher than a class III. Since it was ergonomically designed for a woman, it is the perfect kayak for those with a smaller frame.

Sep

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

She moves like a breeze...

By Test of Time

from SF Bay Area

About Me Beginner

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Around the bays
Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping

Comments about Perception Tribute 12 Kayak:

[...] for being 5'3 @ 135 lbs.This model does offers exceptional handling in both, in & out of waters (even for a a beginner as myself).Bottom line: it is effortless and nothing but comfortness! with an unbeatable price...

Aug

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

great day kayak

By outdoorkat

from Seattle, WA

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy To Lift
Easy to Paddle
Stable

Cons

Seatback too high

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters

Comments about Perception Tribute 12 Kayak:

For a quick day paddle on calm water, this is a great boat! It's very easy to to lift and tracks fairly well. The main thing that I don't like is that even in the lowest setting, the seatback sticks up higher than the cockpit, which makes putting a sprayskirt on somewhat awkward. Also, for paddling in rougher open water, I would want additional floatation in the bow since there is no forward bulkhead.

Jul

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great river boat

By Anna Designer

from Wisconsin

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Easy To Lift
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Versatile

Cons

Difficult Entry & Exit

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Rivers

Comments about Perception Tribute 12 Kayak:

I kayak on rivers and small lakes in Northern Wisconsin,and Perception has done a fantastic job modifying a bigger boat for day use. I would not take this on a large lake or out on a windy day. It maneuvers great on the river and draft is only a few inches, so shallow spots don't slow me down much.

Nov

2011

4.0

Great for quiet water

By gearcrazy

from MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy Entry & Exit
Easy To Lift
Easy to Paddle

Cons

Difficult in wind

Best Uses

Flat Waters

Comments about Perception Tribute 12 Kayak:

I upgraded to the Tribute 12.0 from an old Perception Sparky 9.5. The Tribute tracks much better, is just as easy to haul, and maneuvers well. My speed has increased also. If you're looking for a 12 footer that is easy to carry and get on your car - this is it! On calm water it's plenty stable.

Minor complaints: the cockpit is a little cramped (I am very small-framed and my legs get restless/achy after a few hours in this - but then again, the cockpit in my old kayak was as wide as they come, so it may simply be that I got used to the larger size). Also, paddling this out in the open on a windy day = not fun. I was out in 20-30mph winds and it felt much less stable and wasn't easy to turn.

Great lightweight boat for smaller women (or men) who plan on using it for casual outings on fairly calm water.