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Perception Tribe 11.5 Kayak: All-Around Fun
4.5 / 5
Balanced option for paddlers who want a high-confidence all-round setup with strong value retention.
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Perception Tribe 9.5 Kayak: All-Around Fun!
4.6 / 5
Perception Tribe 9.5: All-Around Fun Sit-on-Top Kayak
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Perception Tribe 9.5 | Sit on Top Kayak for All-Around Fun is the most versatile sit-inside touring kayak for larger paddlers. It offers a new adjustable framed seatback with a cushy padded seat pan, allowing for maximum comfort during your kayaking adventures. The molded knee/Thigh areas provide added comfort and fit, while the integrated footrests accommodate paddlers of different sizes. The front and rear tank well storage with bungee tied downs ensure that your belongings are secure throughout your journey.
The Perception Tribe 9.5 is designed with the sport type of kayaking in mind, making it a perfect choice for enthusiasts.
When it comes to shipping, the kayak is shipped via freight. The shipping company will call to confirm the delivery. It is essential to check the boat well unwrapped before the shipping company leaves as some customers have reported receiving damaged products. If you encounter any issues, you may need to make time arrangements for them to return the product.
The 2020 framed seat back has some notable improvements over the 2019 cushioned seat back. The new framed seatback provides slightly wider support across the back without impeding rotation for a paddle stroke. The mesh fabric is more breathable and dries quickly, ensuring a comfortable experience without any hot spots. Additionally, the 2020 Tribe has a new hull design that offers increased stability and a wider seating area, enhancing overall comfort. The kayak also features solo mount recesses, allowing paddlers to attach accessories without drilling into the kayak unnecessarily.
Unfortunately, the Perception Tribe 9.5 does not come with paddles. You will need to purchase them separately.
As for the seat back height, the backrest itself measures 15.5” in total height. However, if you measure from the bottom of the seat pan to the top of the backrest, the total height is 18.6”.
01How is this shipped? does it come from a freight truck or a regular ups or fed ex truck?+
Freight, they will call to confirm. Check the boat well unwrapped before they leave. Mine arrived terribly damaged and I had to make time arrangements for them to come back to return it.
02What is the difference between the 2020 framed seat back and the 2019 cushioned seat back?+
The new framed seatback provides a slightly wider support across the back, but we didn’t raise the height so much that it impedes rotation for a paddle stroke. The mesh fabric is more breathable and dries quickly and also prevents hot spots while in use. Additionally, please be aware the 2020 Tribe also has a new hull design with increased stability, a wider seating area to increase comfort and and solo mount recesses that allow paddlers to accessorize the Tribe without needlessly drilling into the kayak for attachments.
03Does it come with paddles?+
No, it does not come with paddles.
04what is the seat back height?+
The backrest itself is 15.5” in total height, but if you measure from the bottom of the seat pan to the top of the backrest it is 18.6” total.
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