Sally Skole: I'm newer to kayaking and always have used sit on top kayaks (mostly ocean brand). I needed to get a kayak that was lighter and smaller and hoped for a good looking one, too. I find this to be not quite as stable as the ocean sit-on-tops that I've used, but it is comfortably stable and I find it easy to maneuver around. It is more sleek in my opinion than the ocean kayaks but maybe just slightly less sturdy in overall feel (still feels sturdy to me, though). I love this Perception Tribe, and I plan to buy a couple more since the length, weight, color and ease of use are all more than satisfactory.
United States on Jul 07, 2023
Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer: First of all, this is my second Tribe kayak. This one feels wider in the saddle due to extra leg room thanks to a narrower side molding. Kayak rides nice, very stable, cuts through the water with ease. Love the new seat design. I did just buy an extra pad for bottom of seat as it could be a little more supportive on to saddle area.
United States on Jul 02, 2023
RayRay: *This will be a long, thorough review. Strap in, maybe grab a snack.*
First off, it’s a beauty. Exactly as pictured. You’d be hard pressed to find a more gorgeous boat. Ordered it Aug 25th, received it on Sept. 2nd. Not an insane shipping time for such a massive item. (I live in the southwest U.S.) Now, I received it just a few minutes prior to 6:30 A.M., and I don’t know about you all, but I wouldn’t get up before 7:30 A.M. on purpose for even the sake of Christ himself, so be more on top of it than I was and pay attention to the app so you can choose your delivery window.
I’ll start off with what I like about it. The side handles and the bow/stern holds are solid. Not all kayaks have carrying features that convenient, so I really appreciate those features. The chair is adjustable and more solid than 90% of kayaks I’ve seen and used. I saw some reviews about the straps getting in the way, I didn’t have anything even resembling that issue, I think the design of the seat is damn near flawless. Cargo hold areas have really solid elastic cord, so even if the boat tips a little (and all sit on tops do) what you have under the cord is staying...
United States on Sep 03, 2022
kmmslp: I'll start with the only con to mention. I ordered this kayak two weeks ago and it arrived this past Friday. It was storming so I had the delivery guys put it directly into my storage unit. It was wrapped in tattered plastic with some cardboard underneath and folded over the two ends of the kayak. Yesterday I took it out and ripped off the plastic to find that the kayak has two large gashes on one side, probably from something large and heavy being crammed up next to it during shipping or perhaps from a razor opening a box that perhaps it was shipped it. The kayak came from Utah apparently, and I'm in Florida, so I do not plan to return it because this would be a major hassle and it's not worth it because the cuts are not deep enough to cause any problems on the water. It's just extremely disheartening to receive an already damaged item when you've spend over $500 on it. :(
On to the pros. I'm very pleased with the kayak overall. First, it's just beautiful. I bought the 2019 Tribe in sea spray and the colors are great. This kayak is slightly more compact at 9.5' and I was able to maneuver it out of and back into the storage unit on my own, although carrying it long...
United States on Apr 26, 2020
| Perception Tribe 9.5 Sit-On-Top Kayak – Enjoy All-Around Fun on the Water! | Intex Explorer K2 2-Person Inflatable Kayak Set with Aluminum Oars and High Output Air Pump for Maximum Performance | Lifetime Wave™ Youth Kayak with Paddle - Perfect for Kids & Teens | |
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| Sale off | $45 OFF | $7 OFF | |
| Total Reviews | 30 reviews | 1 reviews | 47 reviews |
| Sport Type | Boating, Outdoor Lifestyle, Kayaking | Kayaking | |
| ASIN | B07WJYT9ZP | B00A7EXF4C | B00CX0KMP8 |
| Seating Capacity | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #106,917 in Sports & Outdoors #14 in Fishing Kayaks | #4,387 in Sports & Outdoors #1 in Touring Kayaks | #225,671 in Sports & Outdoors #25 in Touring Kayaks |
| Material | Polyethylene | Polypropylene | Hard Shell |
| Size | 9' 5" | 2-Person | 6-feet |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 113 x 31.5 x 12.8 inches | 123 x 36 x 20 inches | 72 x 24 x 9 inches |
| Model Name | Tribe | Explorer K2 Inflatable Kayak | |
| Suggested Users | Unisex-adult | Unisex-adult | "", Water Sports |
| Warranty Description | 5 year Limited Warranty | 90-Day Limited Manufacturer | 5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty |
| Item Weight | 46 Pounds | 35.02 Pounds | 18 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Perception Kayaks | Intex | Lifetime |
| Weight Limit | 300 Pounds | 350 Pounds | 130 Pounds |
| Brand | Perception Kayaks | Intex | Lifetime |
| Manufacturer | Confluence Outdoors | Intex | Lifetime |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 114.25 x 30 x 10 inches | 23.23 x 16.46 x 13.78 inches | 70 x 21 x 14 inches |
| Date First Available | September 1, 2019 | November 14, 2012 | July 17, 2012 |
| Number of Items | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Color | DAPPER | Yellow | Green |
| Product Dimensions | 113"L x 31.5"W x 12.8"H | 123"L x 36"W x 20"H | 72"L x 24"W x 9"H |
| Style | 2020 - Framed Seat Back | 2-person | Paddle Included |
| Package Weight | 23.59 Kilograms | 16.31 Kilograms | 13.09 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 9350950178 | 68307EP | 90477 |
| Included Components | Kayak | Skeg | |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6/5 stars of 221 ratings | 4.5/5 stars of 28,209 ratings | 4.7/5 stars of 1,015 ratings |
Second, I’ve taken the kayak out once (on a big river) and it was easy to handle, even when paddling back up river. The back of the seat is very comfortable but there is virtually no padding in the seat. After 45 min on the water my tailbone was hurting and ached for days - I will be ordering a better seat to sit on. Otherwise I’m happy so far with this purchase.
United States on Aug 17, 2023