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Perception Prodigy II 14.5 Tandem Kayak

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Take a paddling partner out on the Perception Prodigy II 14.5 tandem kayak, but don't forget the after-paddle snacks!

Inspired by the solo Prodigy hull, the Prodigy II 14.5 tandem kayak offers 2 paddlers a stable, easy ride in flat water and light currents
Skid plate on the bottom of the hull increases durability and prolongs life of kayak
Soft yet supportive padded seats offer superb comfort, and an adjustable backpad personalizes the height and the angle of recline
Includes a removable padded kid's seat, and bow seat can be adjusted forward and backward using an innovative, on-the-fly tab system
Padded areas along the interior combing increases comfort for both paddlers, and adjustable footbraces offer a comfortable paddling position in both the bow and the stern
The Perception Prodigy II 14.5 tandem kayak features a stern bulkhead to help keep contents in the stern hatch dry
Bow and stern bungee deck rigging stores accessories, and comfortable carry handles help you get to and from the water

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Item 816980

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Perception Prodigy II 14.5 Tandem Kayak Customer Reviews

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Perception Prodigy II 14.5 Tandem Kayak

4.6

(based on 7 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

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

Cons

Heavy (4)

Best Uses

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

- Reviewer Profile:
- Beginner (4), Casual/ recreational (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)

Reviewed by 7 customers

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Jan

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great First Kayak

By Mikael5

from Covington, GA

About Me Beginner

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters

Comments about Perception Prodigy II 14.5 Tandem Kayak:

This is my first Kayak and has turned out to be one of the best purchases that I have ever made. The removable child seat is great for my 3 year old daughter. It is easy to paddle, stable, tracks well and has plenty of room. Me and my family love this kayak!

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Sep

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect Tandem

By Ed M

from Clifton, NJ

About Me Beginner

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Pros

Beginners
Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Fun
Kayak Camping
Rivers

Comments about Perception Prodigy II 14.5 Tandem Kayak:

This is my first kayak and I made a great choice. I got it to take on a small man made lake in northern NJ. I go out with my two sons, 6 and 9 yrs old. We all squeeze in (the two boys in the front, me in the back) and it's so easy. They're pointing at this, laughing at that and all the while, this kayak isn't budging. We can't flip it. Sturdy and safe. We go out for about an hour and change each time and it's not a strain. Tracks and turns with ease.

I took it out to a pretty big river and it was just like the lake. The wind picked up and the current was moving, but all along, I never felt like I was going over. This kayak has a great design that won't disappoint.

I can lift it alone to the top of a Subaru Outback with a Thule Hulliport rack without too much trouble. With 2 adults, it would be a lot easier, of course.

All in all, a well rounded kayak that you'll enjoy from the first time out.

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Jun

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great tandem kayak

By Cynthia H

from Littleton, CO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Flat Waters

Comments about Perception Prodigy II 14.5 Tandem Kayak:

My husband and I have used this kayak about 5 times so far on a local lake and we love it! Because it's on the heavy side, we bought a fancy Thule roof rack system for it that has rollers to help guide the kayak on and off the rack. This makes it pretty easy to transport. We are looking forward to trying the kayak with our granddaughter or dog soon.

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May

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Prodigy Childseat

By molepoblano27

from Indianapolis, IN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Cons

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Comments about Perception Prodigy II 14.5 Tandem Kayak:

I bought this boat online without seeing it first. I liked the optional 3rd childseat that was included. Unfortunately, when I got it home, I couldn't find the actual childseat. I called REI and they sent a Harmony childseat (Harmony, Perception, and Wilderness Systems are all owned/operated by same parent company.). I'm not crazy about the childseat--it just sits on the floor of the kayak, it's not at all connected or attached to the boat. I can't imagine it being comfortable for the child.

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Apr

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

First Kayak and love it

By Gear Mongrol

from PA

About Me Beginner

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Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Rivers

Comments about Perception Prodigy II 14.5 Tandem Kayak:

First kayak, bought because I didn't really want a canoe for my wife, son and I to get out on the water with. Small enough to be carried by me but pretty good fit for the three of us. Have used it in the bay in Jersey, cross motor boat wakes and strong winds, tracted well and stayed dry for the most part. Once you get the seats adjusted it's very comfortable - IMHO.

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Nov

2011

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love It

By Chatham Rambler

from Pittsboro, NC

About Me Beginner

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy to Paddle
Stable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Flat Waters
Rivers

Comments about Perception Prodigy II 14.5 Tandem Kayak:

Being new to kayaking and needing a tandem to include my wife on some outings, the customer service rep recommended this model. It has proven to be exactly what we needed. The boat tracks very well (tandem or solo) yet offers enough maneuverability to navigate slower river sections and narrow feeder creeks. It is very stable which has made entering and exiting a breeze, whether from the shallows or dock.

On open, flat water the kayak has good speed and perfect tracking. I have taken it solo through short sections of what I believe to be mild class 2 rapids without much of a problem but I had been careful to map out as straight a line as possible. Its length (and my skill level) have created a few scrapes in these weak rapids but it is a flat water design after all.

The adjustable seats and foot rests allow me to get an optimal position when taking it out solo. At least for the hour or two trips we have made, the seats have proven to be comfortable enough.

Bottom line - a great kayak for a beginner who needs a versatile boat for solo and tandem applications in flat to mild class 2 (though perhaps I should not encourage anyone to take a non-skirted kayak into any rapids - I am an untrained beginner so ask an expert).

Service and delivery comments:

Customer service rep was very knowledgeable and willing to spend the time needed. Bought the rack guides at the same time and the Thule rep actually did the install for me - now that's service.

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May

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Comfortable Boat for a small family

By JCBrown

from Augusta, GA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy to Paddle
Stable

Cons

Poor 3rd seat fixable

Best Uses

Flat Waters
Recreational

Comments about Perception Prodigy II 14.5 Tandem Kayak:

I was looking for a boat to take one of my three children (ages 11,7,and 5) with me during short recreational trips. I settled on this boat because of the third seat so I can take two at a time. 1st trip out was a little rough because the child seat, while comfortable for my son, is a rather poor fit with side-to-side instability. I remedied this by gluing a couple of PVC-pipe guide rails on the seat bottom, now is much more stable/functional! This is my second Perception boat, and I enjoy both of them. Boat tracks fairly well on flat rivers and creeks. I haven't attempted any rapids in it due to small children passengers.