Perfect for new paddlers and seasoned yakers alike, the Swifty Deluxe by Perception delivers an awesome performance! Perception kayaks are more entry-level, with less refined outfitting and a lower sticker price. I would recommend them for novice and intermediate paddlers. Nothing a pool noodle and some adhesive won't fix.

All of the reviews are created and written by paddlers like you, so be sure to submit your own review and be part of the community! At the risk of opening the door to a lot of anti-rec boat comments, I have a question about the Swifty. If youre a dedicated kayak angler, you would be hard-pressed to find a kayak with more versatility than Vibes Shearwater 125. Oh well, Ill keep looking and maybe go for a 12 something. This was my first summer kayaking and have a Old Town Dirigo and the Swiftwater in our fleet. With its stable hull design, comfortable seating and spacious cockpit, the Perception Swifty Deluxe 9.5 kayak is ideal for day tripping on small lakes, ponds and meandering rivers. Appears higher quality than other inexpensive kayaks sold by Dicks. Shorter, wider kayaks like the Drift 9.5 and JoyRide are much more stable and turn more readily. There are many similar kayaks from competing brands in the recreational market for paddlers who wish to enter the sport on calm, slow-moving waters.

As to the boatsNot enough diff to pay more for either of them in how they behave. Adjustable straps along the sides move the back rest forward and back, allowing each paddler to tailor the fit. I have not turned this kayak over even once since purchasing. Partner Steel 2 Burner Cook Partner Stove | Off-Road And Camping Stove, 18' / Right / No - Overlanding Misc. Being a rotomolded boat the Swifty can take rock bumps, drops, and bangs. If you are handy, you may also be able to improvise a repair with parts from your local hardware store. Ive had my Tribe for Ive had my Tribe for about a year now and Im truly impressed how it handles all types of water. The Swifty DLX has the traditional flat bottom of a recreational kayak for great initial stability. Old Town makes sit-on-top recreational kayaks as well as longer, sit-inside touring kayaks like the Looksha 17 (formerly the Necky Looksha). It is a perfect kayak for casual floats down calm rivers and small lakes. The Perception Swifty Deluxe 9.5 kayak is constructed from robust rotomolded polyethylene plastic. I Love the Swiftwater! Pelican Trailblazer 100 NXT Kayak.

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