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Perception Expression 11.5 Sit-Inside Kayak

Description

Perception Expression 11.5, Sit Inside Kayak, Light Touring Kayak with Adjustable Zone Seating 11' 6"

Your perfect first sit-inside touring kayak - Made in USA

Adjustable premium seat with extra-cushy ergonomic padding

Seatback adjusts forwards, backwards, up, and down

Tilt-adjust seat bottom supports thighs in the perfect paddling position

Quick-adjust footrests accommodate paddlers of all sizes

Spacious dry storage for your gear

Easy-entry cockpit is spray skirt compatible for added dryness

The Skeg Box is open to allow the blade to easily deploy and retract while on the water. Sand and debris will usually on collect here if you are dragging the kayak to/from the water (please do not drag your kayak). Anything collected in this area can easily be rinsed out as well.

I have the 11.5' model. It does not have a rudder. The Express also had 14.5 and 15' models. All three appear to have the retractable skeg but no rudder. The website described them as "rudder capable" whatever that means.

I think around 50 lbs. I’m 5’4” and carry it by myself.

The seat does not rise, it sits flat on the bottom. It does have a bit more thickness than normal. The only adjustment is the back of the seat. You can make the back lean back a small bit or be straight. Not sure why it is described as adjustable. Not much different than my cheaper viper, just a little more padding and the back of the seat is a bit higher.

Things we like

Since the skeg may be retracted, you have complete control over the tracking.
It is entirely compatible with the waves of the ocean.

Things we don't like

It is not big enough for two people.

Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a guard of some kind over the skeg opening to keep sand and rocks out of the skeg slot? I am physically limited and cannot lift/carry 44lbs.

The Skeg Box is open to allow the blade to easily deploy and retract while on the water. Sand and debris will usually on collect here if you are dragging the kayak to/from the water (please do not drag your kayak). Anything collected in this area can easily be rinsed out as well.

is a rudder available on this model?

I have the 11.5' model. It does not have a rudder. The Express also had 14.5 and 15' models. All three appear to have the retractable skeg but no rudder. The website described them as "rudder capable" whatever that means.

how heavy is she?

I think around 50 lbs. I’m 5’4” and carry it by myself.

how high does the seat rise?

The seat does not rise, it sits flat on the bottom. It does have a bit more thickness than normal. The only adjustment is the back of the seat. You can make the back lean back a small bit or be straight. Not sure why it is described as adjustable. Not much different than my cheaper viper, just a little more padding and the back of the seat is a bit higher.

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