Catalog

Catalog

Catalog

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Perception offers a diverse range of kayaks suitable for various activities such as family outings, lake excursions, sea kayaking, and river trips. Known for their exceptional performance, stability, and comfort, these kayaks cater to paddlers of all skill levels.

Kayak Categories
  • Recreation Kayaks: Ideal for exploring inland waterways, offering stability, accessibility, and versatility. Their compact size makes them easy to handle.
  • Touring Kayaks: Designed for longer excursions with a focus on performance and stability, suitable for both inland and coastal waters.
  • Sit-On Kayaks: Feature open styling for confidence and safety, suitable for family fun at the beach or lake.

Design Specifications
Perception kayaks feature a "Tracking Hull" for enhanced stability and directional tracking. The length and width affect handling, with shorter, wider kayaks being more stable and easier to handle, while longer kayaks offer better directional stability and speed.

Materials and Manufacturing
Perception uses Superlinear Polyethylene for durability and shape retention. Advanced manufacturing techniques ensure consistent quality, focusing on impact and abrasion resistance.

Key Features
  • Zone Outfitting: Provides enhanced comfort and adjustability for recreation and touring kayaks.
  • Tracking Hull: Ensures stability and speed without compromising direction.
  • Rudder Systems: Improve handling in various conditions with foot-controlled rudders.
  • Hatch and Flotation Bulkhead Systems: Offer gear storage and buoyancy to prevent swamping.
  • Self-Bailing System: Drains excess water from sit-on kayaks.

Model Descriptions
  • Acadia Expedition: A day touring kayak with excellent stability and speed, featuring a Superlinear Polyethylene shell and tracking hull.
  • Sundance: A beginner-friendly recreation kayak with compact length and stability.
  • Sierra: A nimble recreational touring kayak with easy storage and transportation.
  • Carolina 12 & 14 Expedition: Versatile touring kayaks with v-shaped tracking hulls for stability and handling.
  • Contour Expedition: A fast and stable touring kayak suitable for lakes and rivers.
  • Sealion Fastnet: A high-performance sea kayak with a long, narrow hull for speed.
  • Vista: A tandem recreational touring kayak with excellent stability and carrying capacity.
  • Kiwi 2: A compact tandem kayak ideal for family outings.

Specific Models Overview
  • Horizon Tandem Touring Kayak: Designed for long expeditions with emphasis on comfort and stability. Specifications: Length 488 cm, Width 76 cm, Weight 33 kg, Maximum load 275 kg.
  • Kiwi 3 Recreational Touring Kayak: Ideal for families, offering stability and speed for inland waterways. Specifications: Length 435 cm, Width 85 cm, Weight 36 kg, Maximum load 250 kg.
  • Squirt Beach Recreational Sit on Kayak: Perfect for family fun with a stable hull design. Specifications: Length 270 cm, Width 78 cm, Weight 16 kg, Maximum load 85 kg.
  • Scooter Surf Recreational Sit On Kayak: Versatile for exploring and surfing. Specifications: Length 295 cm, Width 75 cm, Weight 20 kg, Maximum load 150 kg.
  • Scooter Gemini Surf Tandem Recreational Sit On Kayak: Designed for inland or coastal use with excellent stability. Specifications: Length 375 cm, Width 80 cm, Weight 28 kg, Maximum load 200 kg.
  • Freedom Surf Touring Sit On Kayak: Designed for exploration with a smooth hull. Specifications: Length 400 cm, Width 78 cm, Weight 22 kg, Maximum load 180 kg.
  • Freedom Angler Fishing Sit On Kayak: Combines sit on and touring kayak performance for fishing. Specifications: Length 400 cm, Width 78 cm, Weight 24 kg, Maximum load 180 kg.
  • Caster 11.5 Angler Fishing Sit On Kayak: Stable and predictable for fishing. Specifications: Length 340 cm, Width 77 cm, Weight 27 kg, Maximum load 150 kg.
  • Five-O Surf Sit On Kayak: Designed for surf with a fast, planing hull. Specifications: Length 297 cm, Width 72 cm, Weight 20 kg, Maximum load 110 kg.

Conclusion
Perception Kayaks offers a diverse range of kayaks tailored to different activities and skill levels, ensuring comfort, stability, and performance across all models. Their commitment to quality and innovation ensures a reliable and enjoyable kayaking experience.
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Touring, Recreation & Sit-Ons BRITISH MADE

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What does kayaking mean to you ? Family days out, lake excursions, sea kayaking, river trips, weekend adventures or simply winding down after work? To us it is all of these things and so much more. That is why Perception offers the broadest selection of kayaks to meet the most diverse needs of discerning paddlers. Every kayak offers exceptional performance, stability and comfort; which is the reason paddlers of every level choose Perception kayaks. Choosing the right boat To help you quickly find the kayaks of most interest to you our range is broken down into areas that help identify their intended...

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Touring and Recreation Kayaks Zone Outfitting Zone is an enhanced performance outfitting system, raising industry standards for fit, comfort and on the move adjustment in recreation and touring kayaks. Quickly fine tune the height of the backrest using the adjustment lever and slide to your required position. Adjust the angle and incline to your desire using the conveniently placed ratchet buckle beside the seat The seat and backrest are cushioned with soft and warm thermo-foam pads with our durable high-grip material finish, ensuring that even the longest days afloat are a relaxing and enjoyable...

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Carolina 12 Expedition Carolina 14 Expedition Contour Expedition The Carolina 12 is the all new compact version of the World's most popular touring kayak. Our new v-shaped tracking hull with soft chines enhances the true tracking and makes it easy to handle for all abilities of paddler. This highly versatile kayak has all the features you would expect from an expedition kayak. The short length makes it easy to transport and store without restricting your horizons. Enjoy trips on your local waterways or pop to the coast and explore areas that have, until now, only been feasible in longer and more...

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This compact tandem is the ideal way for you and your paddling partner or family to enjoy local waterways. The Kiwi 2 enables you to explore with ease even if you are new to the sport. Exceptional forgiveness, stability and user friendly handling come from the broad, soft contoured hull, which glides smoothly across the water. A spacious open cockpit design gives easy access to the comfortable seats with High Support backrests. For family days out a small child can join in the fun using the optional clip-in child seat. • Superlinear Polyethylene Shell • Adjustable Front Seat • Fixed Rear Seat...

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Scooter Surf This exceptionally popular sit on kayak features an exquisite blend of exploring, surfing and all round fun. True stability and user friendly handling mean you need look no further for a versatile kayak to suit fun seekers and families at the beach, lake or river. Paddlers of all abilities benefit from a smooth and predictable ride thanks to the ingenious hull design and even volume distribution. More adventurous paddlers will appreciate the defined rail for carving turns on waves. Off the water the Scooter is manageable and easy to car-top thanks to our unique mould-in handling...

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Freedom Surf The Freedom is designed for exploration and uses the same Tracking Hull found on our touring kayaks to cut a true course. This smooth flowing hull is quick and manoeuvrable with a flared bow that cuts through chop for a predictable ride. Beginners draw confidence from the comfortable, safe, open feel and real stability. The fitted thigh straps give more control in waves and on moving water. A variety of items for your day out can be carried using the large deck hatch, cockpit screw hatch or stern storage recess. Superlinear Polyethylene Shell Tracking Hull Self Bailing System Adjustable...

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Perception Kayaks • Bellbrook Business Park • Uckfield • East Sussex • England • TN22 1QQ 01825 765891 • www.perception.co.uk

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