Perception Swifty Kayaks
Perception Swifty Kayaks
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[Jan 30, 2007]
Dylan
Backpacker
Getting tired of the regular hiking I decided to purchase my swifty. After spending a few months paddling I quickly fell in love with my her. I went on a 150 mile paddlehike and the swifty never let me down......not once. LOVE IT! Customer Service None Similar Products Used: None |
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[Jul 14, 2005]
Joan
Paddler
I now have two Swiftys; so I always have one for someone else to come with! My first one I bought quite some time ago. We put in additional flotation bags, front and rear, and have river kayaked class 1, 2, and (accidently) 3 rapids. What a blast! I have managed to tip it(my fault - stupid mistake) and it sank. Thus, the flotation bags. I have now purchased a new Swifty for my husband, They are much improved over my older Swifty. It has more built-in flotation, REAL comfortable seat, bungie strap holder on rear deck, attached mesh water bottle bag, a lot more comfortable carrying handles. I read the review about poor tracking. I disagree with that. I feel it tracks very well. However, I will admit that it would not be suited for the advanced kayaker. This is just a real fun, fun, fun toy; and a very safe one at that. We just recently traveled from the state of Washington to Wisconsin for a family vacation and took the Swiftys with us. They were used non-stop by all the kids and also my 88 year old Dad, who went kayaking for the first time and is now going to buy one. Similar Products Used: had a 18' sea kayk. Sold that, too heavy for me. Now I have a 14 1/2' sea kayak. love that too. |
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[Mar 22, 2005]
kychow
Paddler
Strictly for beginners. If all you want to do is get on the water for as little money and hassle as possible, then consider the Swifty. It is very stable and has a huge carrying capacity. However, it is a TUB!! You will not be a happy paddler if you want to cover any kind of distance in the boat. Lots of pivoting with each stroke and almost no tracking or glide to speak of. If you think you'll be paddling for a while, get more boat. Customer Service NA |
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[Jan 28, 2004]
Paul
Paddler
I bought my Swifty 9.5 because I wanted a good kayak for a little amount of money. The positive reviews on this site are right on. I have gone on multi day trips thinking I should have a bigger kayak, but I didn't. There is plenty for storage as long as you aren't bring tons of stuff. The speed is a little slow, I easily keep up with my friends with 13 foot kayaks unless we race. I have been in four foot swells on Otter Tail Lake in Minnesota and hardly got wet without a spray skirt. It handled the waves fine. The kayak is highly manueverable, where my friends complain about theirs with their longer kayaks. If you are looking for an inexpensive, quick, comfortable kayak that is a total blast and nearly impossible to tip the Swifty is for you. Customer Service As far as I know they are great. Similar Products Used: Dagger which I didn't like as much as the Swifty. |
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[Nov 29, 2003]
Karin Maki
Paddler
This is a great boat for people who have never paddled before. However after one season you will be looking for a new boat. This boat is great on flat little rivers, and not so bad on fast moderate white water, turns great, but very inefficient when paddling large bodies of water for long distances. it's just slow to paddle in those conditions. always test out a boat before you buy it! |
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[Oct 28, 2002]
chris watson
Car Camper
First Kayak.Use for fishing. Excellent for my purposes. 3 friends purchased for same reason and they love boat as well. |
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[Apr 21, 2002]
coil958
Day Hiker
I bought my swifty with the idea that it whould be a good all around beginner kayak,I wanted to fish, camp, and travel light and be stable. Well the swifty has done all this and more,I have even used it in Saginaw bay in 1- 1 1/2 foot swells and felt stable and safe. Perception has a real winner with this model, it is a real suv for the beginner kayaker. |
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[Sep 21, 2001]
KAYAKVIRGIN
Paddler
Strength:
None
Weakness:
None AN EASY PADDLE, TURNS ON A DIME, AND LOTS AND LOTS OF FUN...CAN FISH FROM IT, GREAT FOR WILDLIFE WATCHING..I EVEN PUT SWIFTY IN MY BIG BOAT AND TAKE IT OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF LONG ISLAND SOUND...GREAT FIRST KAYAK...LITTLE TOOT IS SO LOVABLE.....AFTER I MASTER THIS LITTLE GUY, I WILL EVENTUALLY MOVE UP...BUT FOR NOW, I LOVE IT Similar Products Used: None |
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[Jun 27, 2001]
Kendrick
Paddler
It's an o.k. boat for beginners. But, even if you are a beginner, BORROW the boat only. After being in it a couple hours, you'll grow tired of the lack of tracking and the fact that this boat is such an ineffiecient paddler. It's just T O O W I D E. On the flip side of that coin, if you are unsure of your ability to stay upright in a kayak, and you aren't going out on extended trips, this is the boat for you! Customer Service Perception has outstanding customer service Similar Products Used: All Perception and Old Town boats I can fit in. |
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[Jun 27, 2001]
Kendrick
Paddler
It's an o.k. boat for beginners. But, even if you are a beginner, BORROW the boat only. After being in it a couple hours, you'll grow tired of the lack of tracking and the fact that this boat is such an ineffiecient paddler. It's just T O O W I D E. On the flip side of that coin, if you are unsure of your ability to stay upright in a kayak, and you aren't going out on extended trips, this is the boat for you! Customer Service Perception has outstanding customer service Similar Products Used: All Perception and Old Town boats I can fit in. |