Perception Eclipse Series Kayak w/ Rudder - 2007 BCS

This boat is really fast in the water. It tracks quite nicely, although as someone else has mentioned, it does weathercock in the wind. The rudder really helps to compensate and can help to keep the boat straight. This certainly isn't the most stable kayak I've ever been in, however, it is very fast and it handles chop and waves quite well. If you have a little kayaking experience under your belt, this shouldn't be too much of a problem.

This kayak was great. I spent two weeks paddling in Baja California, and this was definitely a comfortable boat to be in. Great for any paddler. Stable for beginners and bigger paddlers, but still fun to play around in. Got my first offside role in this boat.

This is the best touring kayak on the market. It is super lightweight, durable, has a bunch of storage room and paddles very well. It tracks so well, but can be a little unstable.

Great boat, It was very easy to maneuver and liked how long it was. Very good tracking and tons of storage space for whatever.

This is a great boat for anybody looking to get into kayak touring. It handles a large load very well, and is super comfortable. The only complaints are how much it weathercocks in the wind, but the rudder helps with that.

I love my boat! Speed, easy turning, and punching though chop and open water on the mighty Columbia River all come together for a great adventure ride. The v-bottom, though not super stable initially, is totally fast and maneuverable both in tight creeks and big water. The storage units with a two-part hatch are a bit funky, but water-tight and solid. The gel- butt seat has been comfortable, but the low-back nature of it is a bit small for me. I would like more substantial surface support. I'm 6'1" and 190. The pedal rudder system works well, but the foot slide inside gets gritty on the beach and requires daily sand maintenance. Overall, a great touring/adventure boat for trips and open water kayaking.