I'm very pleased with the performance of the yak, though there are a couple of areas that could be better.įirst, the good things. The river section we did ranged from still water to Class 3. Took the new Swifty out for the first time on the Chattahoochee river in NE Georgia. I got this kayak on sale, and it's a really great buy for the price. My only complaint is with the drain plug, which is somewhat oddly positioned to one side, making it a bit tricky to completely drain the water. It does not have padded thigh rests, although I haven't really noticed the lack of them, and I've been in it, fishing and paddling, for as long as five hours at a time. The hatch compartment doesn't really keep anything dry, but when the trip is over, it's nice to be able to pop off the cover and reach inside to retrieve something like a stray bottle of sunblock. While it's rated to 300 pounds, I think a smaller kayaker would be more comfortable in it for longer paddles I'm 5-1 inch and 132 pounds and it's ideal for me. The gunwales are somewhat low, a feature shorter paddlers appreciate, and its weight - 44 pounds - makes it easy to transport. The dashboard offers a flat platform to set things like a small tackle box and a pair of pliers, and front and back rigging is a nice touch at this price point. The seat is comfortable and it's easy to reach the rod holders positioned behind the seats.
It's stable and tracks well for its size. Recreational Kayak Review: Perception Swifty Deluxe 9.5.This is an excellent kayak for fishing quiet waters, and it has handled quite nicely in a bit of chop, although with some mild splashing when paddling quickly through small waves. Perception Swifty DLX Kayak - $200 (Homer)Įxcellent condition Perception Swifty DLX 9.5 kayak. It is an American-made sit-inside kayak with a short hull that’s designed to be easy to paddle. Used only 5 times since purchased new in June 2019. The Perception 9.5 Swifty DLX Kayak is reviewed by Itchy as he makes the new purchase. Old Town Vapor 10 Pelican Sentinel 100x Angler Pelican Trailblazer 100 Perception Sound 9.5 Sun Dolphin Aruba 10 Perception Swifty Deluxe 9.5. This is the smaller version of the Swifty 11.5 but has the sa. The Swifty 9.5 has been replaced by the Conduit 9.5 Swifty 9.5 Description The Swifty 9.5 is a kayak brought to you by Perception.
It was selected for it's large cockpit area, and stability in the wate. Read Swifty 9.5 reviews or submit your own review to share with the paddling community. Check out a few other kayak recommendations below or explore all kayaks to find the perfect one for you Swifty 9. Added pool noodles to the side of the cockpit for additional comfort and inside to add more buoyancy if flipped.
Excellent kayak, just purchased a different kayak. Old Town Trip 10 DLX Angler & Perception Swifty DLX 9.5 w/ equipment - $850 (San Angelo).This is the smaller version of the Swifty 11.5 but has the same maximum capacity. Perception Swifty Deluxe 9.5 Kayak, 9FT 6IN, Red SPECS: Length: 9'6' Width: 28.5' Weight: 44 lbs Max Capacity: 325 lbs DESIGN: 1-person sit-in recreation and fishing kayak Easy to paddle and perfect for any skill level Built for use on lakes, ponds, slow-moving rivers and calm coastal environments.
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Must have roof rack crossbars to install the included kayak carrier.Both kayaks have always been stored inside, away from sunlight.Here's what's included:Old Town Trip 10 foot Deluxe Angler kayak (with anchor)Perception Swifty Deluxe 9.5 foot kayakx2 air cushionsx3 life j. Perception Swifty Islander Kayak 9.5ft with Seals brand Cockpit Cover - $210. Perception swifty deluke kayak - $300 (Glenshaw Pa).Perception Swifty Islander Kayak 9.5ft with Seals brand Cockpit CoverOnly used less than 5 timesPick Up Only.
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