They are also work very nice when taking my grandkids out on a family sojourn. In addition to these boats I own 3 Olde Town Loon138. These are old classic, heavy weight kayaks that I prefer to use when I'm out on a big lake etc. The seats are adequate though not the most comfortable - a bit difficult to keep adjusted to my comfort level. The swifty's are fairly wide and quite stable considering their lengths. I haven't tried stading in them but I'm sure my kids and grandkids have tried it at one time or other. We own a lakefront home where we have six kayaks of various brands on our dock. Needed to add two more kayaks for our big family. One of our previous six was a Perception Swifty. So, after carefully considering all brands, including the six we already own and a few others, we have decided to buy two more Perception Swifty kayaks. Regardless what others have said about tracking, this kayak tracks very well! I have to wonder about the experience of those who don't think it tracks well. It is every bit as good as the other five brands we own. We especially like the width of this kayak. I can easily tuck a grandchild in the kayak with me for youngsters too small to go out alone. But, its also perfect for myself when I go out to do some photography on the water. Holds all my gear and plenty of room to move around while taking photos. I really could not be happier with this kayak. Perception redesigned this model in 2015. The old model was fantastic,īut the new model struggles to track straight and is slow. I struggle to keep up with people in low-end Pelican boats where my older model does much better. Just a look at the shape and you'll see that this design is for a stable beginners boat that is very stable, It looks nothing like the old model. It's maneuverable.and I've taken it on class I and II Rapids, but for distance flatwater, this boat doesn't want to track straight once you ago paddling. Honestly, I prefer the cheaper Pelican Trailblazer as a beginners boat, at the price point of this boat I expect more. For the pre-2015 model, it was a fantastic boat and I'm glad I own one. Pick up the old Swifty but I would avoid this model. It has the feel of riding a WalMart mountain bike with guys with good rides. Large Cockpit if great for larger paddlers. It has literally changed my life & my "Perception" of nature! How do I begin to thank you enough for creating something that has added so much joy to my life! I love my beautiful blue/green Perception Sport Swifty Deluxe 9.5. My Swifty and I have shared many exciting adventures together.
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