Does perception make a good kayak?
Perception Pescador Not only is the Pescador a great fishing platform, but it’s arguably Perception’s best sit-on-top recreational kayak. It’s unsurpassed in terms of stability, straight line speed and tracking capabilities, with even the shorter 10.0 cruising at enough speed to cover long days on flat water.
Do I need a rudder on my kayak?
Indeed most kayaks do not need a rudder. Proper use of paddling stokes can provide all the control of your boat that you need. So, in effect skills can replace hardware. You will see that many kayaks on the market have a rudder option, or even come with a rudder as part of the standard package.
Why have a rudder on a paddle kayak?
Believe it or not, the main purpose of rudders or skegs isn’t to turn a kayak, it’s to keep a kayak running straight when you’re paddling with a crosswind. A kayak will naturally want to turn into the wind, something called weathercocking. A rudder or skeg is used to fight your kayak’s desire to do so.
Do you need a rudder to ocean kayak?
Riding swells or surfing ocean waves with a surfski or any other long kayak: you need that rudder to steer the kayak and keep it in the sweet spot.
Where are Perception kayaks built?
Greenville, South Carolina
We’re a company of passionate kayakers that proudly design, mold and hand-assemble every Perception kayak in Greenville, South Carolina. In every model and size, Perception kayaks are known for personal touches that make kayaking fun for paddlers of all experience levels.
Does a rudder make a kayak more stable?
yes, a larger rudder is more stable. Or at least less twitchy and resists moving around as much in quartering chop coming from astern.
Where are Perception kayaks manufactured?
Why choose an Eclipse 17 airalite?
ECLIPSE 17 AIRALITE Everything you wanted in a capable expedition boat, with less weight and a lower cost. ECLIPSE 17 With its outstanding combination of initial stability and speed, the Eclipse 17 is the all around platform that has helped many people explore so many beaches, oceans and bays.
What is the wind like on a perception eclipse Airlite?
I had the 17 ft Perception Eclipse Airlite model. I paddled it for about a year mostly in coastal day trips around Florida bay and Biscayne bay, usually in chop of less than 3 feet and mild (10-15 kt) winds. I’m 6 feet tall and 190 lbs.
How does the perception eclipse compare to other kayaks?
Perception uses a rubber seal on the outside of the neoprene which keep water completely out. Other kayak manufacturers can learn a thing or two from this design feature. While the foam bulkheads do leak a little, I found reinforcing them with silicone on both sides did the trick. As far as performance, the Eclipse seems to get excellent ratings.
What’s it like to paddle a plastic eclipse?
I’ve paddled a plastic Eclipse for a little over 2 years and have (mostly) loved the boat. It’s heavy (actual weight about 70 pounds, dry and unladen), making it less than pleasant for a long carry, or for loading on and off a tall vehicle. It’s not as fast as I thought initially, though certainly one of the faster plastic kayaks.