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Perception Tribe 9.5 Sit-On-Top Kayak

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Now with a comfortable foam seat, the Perception Tribe 9.5 sit-on-top kayak transforms your local waterway into an aquatic playground for you and your family.

Perfect for kids and the young at heart, the short length is stable, and the open cockpit is user-friendly, even for beginners
Versatile design performs well on flat water and slow-moving rivers, but don't hesitate to take the Tribe 9.5 into rough water and surf
Skid plate on the bottom of the hull increases durability and prolongs life of kayak
Adjustable padded seat offers ventilation and drainage, and ergonomic footbraces make for easy riding
Durable and lightweight linear polyethylene offers long-lasting use and easy care
Molded-in cup holder keeps a refreshing beverage within easy reach
Storage tankwells with bungees secure your gear fore and aft
Scupper tubes located in the seat, rear tankwell and foot area quickly drain any water that may enter the boat
Molded side handles and bow and stern carry handles ease transport to and from the water
Plenty of eyelets attach accessories to the Perception Tribe 9.5 sit-on-top kayak

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Perception Tribe 9.5 Sit-On-Top Kayak Customer Reviews

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Perception Tribe 9.5 Sit-On-Top Kayak

4.7

(based on 3 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Compact (3)
Easy to lift (3)
Stable (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Flat waters (3)

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Jun

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Highly recommended, the Benchmark

By cz ranch

from Lake City Michigan

About Me Casual/ 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
Gentle rapids
Kayak Camping

Comments about Perception Tribe 9.5 Sit-On-Top Kayak:

Love the Kayak, has allowed us access to places we would of never considered going until now. We purchased two of them and love the idea of not needing gas easy to transport(Back of my 6 1/2 pickup box.)No trailers or waiting at boat ramps, just unload put in and go. Amazed at how stable and fast they are. we actually paddled up stream for about 2 hrs (Minimum current on river) and just floated back down stream, this eliminates the need to spot your vehicle at the finish point.We researched all the kayaks in this price range and are convinced we made the perfect choice for us. We are in our late fifties and are physically fit and recommend this kayak for all age groups interested in trying something new and exciting.

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Sep

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Bought 2 and love them

By Full timers

from USA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Flat Waters
Rivers

Comments about Perception Tribe 9.5 Sit-On-Top Kayak:

We are women in our mid and late 60's and absolute love these kayaks. We find for a small kayak they track well, very stable and move very easy thru the water. We travel with them and average going out 2 or 3 times a month. We prefer flat water and enjoy bird watching.

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Aug

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great for Kids

By App Forester

from NC

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Compact
Easy To Lift
Stable

Cons

Poor Tracking
Slow

Best Uses

Flat Waters
Ocean Swells
Rivers

Comments about Perception Tribe 9.5 Sit-On-Top Kayak:

This is a great kayak for kids and it's best use is on a river (Class II or less) or at the beach. You can use it at the lake for short distances, but rowing a short kayak is somewhat of a chore. I weigh 180 and the kayak works ok for me because you have to row a lot to travel a little.

Other positives: it fits in vans, or pickup beds and it's super stable. However, if you are an adult and want to travel across the lake, you should move up to the 11.5 foot model.