![]() ![]() Save on roof racks and kayak carriers on. Anyway, I wanted to get back into it and in 1998 I bought a 9.5 Sw. The early Alaskan natives made their own boats out of seal skin and whalebone. The high-rimmed cockpit works to deflect splashes, TO CART Perception Swifty Deluxe 9. We got a Thule style kayak carrier for $39 a set!!! 5 I started Kayaking in Alaska Submitted by: guest-paddler on I started Kayaking in Alaska in the 70s when the sport was just getting started. An adjustable seat system, with a padded backrest and footpegs. ![]() We got some awesome sturdy paddles for $24 a piece. Order your paddles from and save even more money. Unless you have a special need for a specific type of boat, the Swifty will exceed your recreational kayak expectations. I would recommend them for novice and intermediate paddlers. I would HIGHLY recommend these for the price we paid, $299 at Dicks. And if you stop paddling it does glide along straight rather well. But on the flip side if you paddle gently you get better speed than you would expect from the minimal effort. You have to paddle hard to get good speed. Even though the wind impacted our speed, if we stopped and drifted we didn't drift any more than in a canoe or fishing boat. That might be bad for some people as it noses left and right if you really dig in the paddle.but on a positive note you can do a 360 degree turn within a 10' diameter. At one point I even laid down in it with my feet up on the deck. This kayak is perfect for anyone who wants to get out for a relaxing afternoon on sheltered waters without worrying about tipping over. The little kayak was very stable, extremely manueverable and has a decent speed. With its stable hull design, comfortable seating and spacious cockpit, the Perception Swifty Deluxe 9.5 kayak is ideal for day tripping on small lakes, ponds and meandering rivers. ![]() We went out for a couple hours this week. I am a novice kayaker but a 30 year boating veteran. Before buying the 9.5' Swifty I read a lot of mixed reviews that leaned toward the positive side for novice users. ![]()
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