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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?
By: Carole
September 28, 2009
Hi Carole,
I got one from Seals Skirts online (try campmor.com). They also have awesome "half skirts" that are great for lakes.
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___32949
By: k-man
January 22, 2010
excellent kayak
By:
J
February 27, 2011
i love this kayak...its light and easy to control...moves fast with the right form and paddles, sturdy, and has adjustable foot pedals and an adjustable seat
Write your question here...Where can I find a cockpit cover to
Write your question here...Where can I find a cockpit cover to fit a Swifty Perception 9.5?
By: Jo-Ann Sikorsky
September 24, 2009
Swifty 9.5
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Anonymous
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
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.
By: scooper47
August 15, 2009
I looked for the same info and could not find specs either. With a level and a tape, i got the best est. depth of 12 inches. Hope this helps.
By: jack2lds2407638
August 2, 2011
love my swifty
By:
Abreekah
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.
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.
By: Ski
June 22, 2009
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.
By: generick2003
June 30, 2009
Can you use a perception swifty on class 1-3 rapids?
Can you use a perception swifty on class 1-3 rapids?
By: tb
May 25, 2009
Change me.
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Swifty 9.5
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 more...
- 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