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Perception Prodigy EXP Series Kayak

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I have two boys, aged 9 & 5; my older son is fine alone in...

By Ranked #249 - Kayaks May 10, 2008

I have two boys, aged 9 & 5; my older son is fine alone in a canoe but none of us have ever kyaked. Am looking for something stable that he can go out in as well as something I can go in WITH my 5 year old. Do I need a tandem kyak?

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By Ranked #62 - Kayaks May 19, 2008

Well, he won't have to worry about tipping as this is one of the most stable kayaks available...I think a short person with good balance could stand up in it, although I can't quite manage it. I've taken it out on the reservoir with huge power boat wakes and never tipped. The only problem might be the width, which requires a longer paddle (I use a 230 cm) and might be a stretch for a little guy. I think he could ride with you without a problem as long as you are under the weight limit-this boat also has one of the largest cockpits on the market.

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Tech Specs:

Hull Material:
Polyethylene 
Length:
10ft (305cm); 12ft (366cm) 
Width:
[10ft] 29.5in (75cm); [12ft] 28in (71cm) 
Cockpit Dimensions:
23.5 x 51.5in (58.8cm x 128.8cm) 
Maximum Load:
[10ft] 275lb (102.5kg); [12ft] 300lb (136kg) 
Hatch Type:
Dual-density 
Skeg:
No 
Rudder:
No 
Weight:
[10ft] 43lb (1950g); [12ft] 48lb (2200g) 
Paddler Skill:
Beginner to intermediate 
Recommended Use:
Recreational flat-water kayaking 

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