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Perception Swifty 9.5 Kayak - 2006

Perception Swifty 9.5 Kayak - 2006

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Perception Swifty 9.5 Kayak - 2006

The Swifty 9.5 is an easy-access boat. That is, anyone can jump in and immediately have fun on lakes, ponds, or mellow rivers. For this reason, the Swifty 9.5 if Perception's most popular recreational kayak. The hull with dual tracking channels is designed to go straight, but it's small enough for novice maneuvering. Wide and flat, the Swifty's bottom allows the beginning boater to learn paddling on a steady, relaxing platform.

Bottom Line: This is your introduction to the kayaking experience.

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Write your question here...Where can I get a cockpit cover for

Write your question here...Where can I get a cockpit cover for this kayak?

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September 28, 2009

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Rating for this product: 4

love my swifty

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April 14, 2006

This is the perfect boat for me. It's a cute, wide, light little thing. It has been rated low by some because of its slowness, but I paddled circles around my friends' Old Town Dirigos. I would say it's the best boat you can get for this price. And anyone who says it doesn't track well just needs to learn how to paddle.

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Write your question here...Where can I find a cockpit cover to fit a Swifty Perception 9.5?

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September 24, 2009

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Swifty 9.5

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June 28, 2005

Having previously paddled a Swifty 9.5 kayak I was ecstatic when my family gave me my own for a recent birthday gift. I have since used in local streams for many hours of enjoyable paddling. I particularly like the lightweight for carrying. It also fits nicely into my compact pickup truck bed (tailgate down). Tracking in flat water is very good and very quiet as I can get very close to the local wildlife. I am looking forward to some longer trips with this boat and highly recommend it for flat water paddlers whether novice or experienced. DCZ

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I can't seem to find much information on the height of kayaks.

I can't seem to find much information on the height of kayaks. You might call it the profile. I need to know if I can pass the Swifty though my trunk and back seat to the front seat, all of which fold down. Looks like I have about a foot of clearance.

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August 15, 2009

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I'm diong a kayak trip down the rio grand from alb nm and

I'm diong a kayak trip down the rio grand from alb nm and the river is pretty low. This is the only time I have to go. I called REI and they have a perception swifty for rent. My question is how will that do on a low river. I'm am taking a sit on top fishing kayak.

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June 22, 2009

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as long as you've got 6-8 inches of h20, you should be fine. your weight + the weight of the gear you pack into/on it will play a factor, obviously, as well. due to its light weight, though, the more shallow spots won't make the carry over-exerting. i've had mine for 3 years, put it through hell, and it's holding up just fine. i love my swifty, man, and i won't get rid of it until the elements absorb it back to its natural state.

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June 30, 2009

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Can you use a perception swifty on class 1-3 rapids?

Can you use a perception swifty on class 1-3 rapids?

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May 25, 2009

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Tech Specs:

Hull Material:
Roto-Molded Plastic 
Length:
9'5" (287cm) 
Width:
29.25" (74cm) 
Weight:
38lb (17kg) 
Cockpit:
43.5" x 20.25" (108cm x 51cm) 
Maximum Load:
350lb (159kg) 
Hatch Type:
N/A 
Skeg:
No 
Rudder:
No 
Recommended Use:
Recreational kayaking, great starter boat 
Paddler Skill:
Beginner to advanced 
Warranty:
Limited 5 year 

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