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Perception Expression 14.5 Kayak with Skeg

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Perfect for small paddlers, the Perception Expression 14.5 kayak with skeg effectively bridges the gap between a fun, maneuverable day-tripping kayak and a predictable 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
  • Perception Expression 14.5 kayak with skeg weighs approximately 51 lbs.

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Perception Expression 14.5 Kayak with Skeg Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Kayaking
Polyethylene
Plastic
14 ft. 6 in.
23.25 inches
13.5 inches
51 pounds
35.25 X 19.5 inches
Padded / foam
1
Unavailable
300 pounds
Skeg
No
Material(s)
Hull construction
Length
Width
Depth
Weight
Cockpit size
Seat type
Number of paddlers
Hatch capacity
Weight capacity (lbs)
Tracking system
Foldable

Perception Expression 14.5 Kayak with Skeg Customer Reviews

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Perception Expression 14.5 Kayak with Skeg
 
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5.0

Quick, smooth, very versatile

By KenMN

from Plymouth, MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy to Paddle

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Day Trips
    • Flat Waters
    • Kayak Camping
    • Rivers

    Comments about Perception Expression 14.5 Kayak with Skeg:

    This kayak is a joy to paddle. Tracking is excellent. It handles light chop and boat wakes very well, so is perfectly suited to medium to large lakes.
    Eventually I may take it for an overnight. With economical packing, I think it would work well.

    Service and delivery comments:

    Placed order and took delivery at Maple Grove store. As always, the staff was exceptional at advising me on selecting equipment.

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