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Perception Tribe 9.5 Sit-On-Top Kayak

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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 Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Flatwater kayaking
    Polyethylene
    Plastic
    9 ft. 5 in.
    31.25 inches
    47 pounds
    Padded / foam
    1
    Not applicable
    300 pounds
    None
    No
    Material(s)
    Hull construction
    Length
    Width
    Weight
    Seat type
    Number of paddlers
    Hatch capacity
    Weight capacity (lbs)
    Tracking system
    Foldable

    Perception Tribe 9.5 Sit-On-Top Kayak Customer Reviews

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    Perception Tribe 9.5 Sit-On-Top Kayak
     
    4.5

    (based on 4 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Easy to lift (4)
    • Stable (4)
    • Comfortable (3)
    • Compact (3)
    • Easy in/out (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Flat waters (4)
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      May

      25

      2012

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Very Stable and room for little one!

      By Padl Junkie

      from Snellville, Georgia

      About Me Beginner

      See all my reviews

      Pros

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

      Cons

      • Slow

      Best Uses

      • Day Trips
      • Flat Waters

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

      First kayak purchase and was very impressed by the helpful support by the REI Staff. Purchased the kayak because of its stability and the bow which allowed a place for my 2-yr. old grand daughter to sit. She can move back and forth in the kayak without any problems....no tipping. Although, the boat is not as fast as most, it is fast enough for us and seems to track fairly well--especially after I went back and exchanged for a longer paddle.....beginner's mistake. We have been having a blast, and we now love kayaking and REI!!

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      6

      2011

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Bought 2 and love them

      By Full timers

      from USA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

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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.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        28

        2011

        (4 of 4 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.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jun

        10

        2011

        (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Highly recommended, the Benchmark

        By cz ranch

        from Lake City Michigan

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

        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.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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