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Its hard to say as the weight capacity is for paddler and cargo. I would try to demo the kayak before purchase.

specs only give capacity in weight which is what really impacts performance of the kayak. www.perceptionkayaks.com/eu/en/kayaks/expression-15

It wobbles on flat water. It is a white water kayak. Be safe out there and don't paddle alone.

@@shootingthehooch7259 well I more mean can you keep it going straight in flat water or does it over turn on each paddle stroke?

Wow! What a gift! The paddle float will be a great investment if reentry is hard for you. Be safe!

Only the backband and foot rests adjust, the seat is fixed in place. Perception stopped making them so you will only find them used now. Good luck!

The hatches work great. No issues with the bulk heads but I've heard some people added caulk. The dimples are just contours built into the mold that are supposed to help the kayak track better because the bottom of the kayak is somewhat flat. I'm not sure how much of a difference they make.

Perfect description!

Thanks for watching! Sure. If it were me, I would look for one of the following used kayaks. You will have to get them used because they don't make them new anymore. Wilderness Systems Tsunami 160 or 170, Perception Expression 150, Perception Eclipse 17 ft or Wilderness Systems Zephyr 160. Most the zephyr and eclipse kayaks you see will be poly but if you find a fiberglass, know it will be much harder to take care of and maintain but may be a little faster. You should try to see if you can demo these as how they work for you will depend on your body type and size. Its not one size fits all unfortunately. Don't expect them to be faster by leaps and bounds but just by a little. The kayak you have is a great one for my build. I owned one and liked it. If you are in the market for a brand new kayak, you might consider a dagger Stratos or manufacturers outside of dagger, WS and perception. They are all owned by confluence water sports who has really gotten away from touring and expedition kayaks. There are many manufacturers outside of the US who still make great touring kayaks and those are harder to find in the US so you would have to get them new and they are very often much more expensive. Good luck in your search and be safe!

@@shootingthehooch7259 Thanks a lot! I will look into those options!

Nice! They are rare these days. Enjoy it and be safe!

I would not use it in ocean surf or big river rapids. Ive seen plenty if these kayaks on lakes and calm deep sections of rivers.

Thanks! I think I paid about $40 for this on amazon years ago. Also great for hauling boards or anything else you need.

@@shootingthehooch7259I shove my 14ft in my 4Runner back window! it works great!!

Its a fun kayak. This one with polyethylene. Be safe!

Its really more of a lake kayak IMO, but you could certainly take it on the ocean. I'm sure many people do. Just be safe!

You can't beat free!!!! If the outfitting is getting old its easy to replace. I recently took the seat out and put a back band in mine. Easy enough to find replacement stuff on amazon and other places. Enjoy!!

I does not. It does have a skeg.

Not at all. I was using a fuji film xp90 and a selfie stick. You have to make sure the camera is one with a female connector. Most have them and most the selfie sticks have the male adaptor. Its just a simple plastic screw. If not, you might have to buy a adaptor. For some of my other videos (whitewater ones) I've used a gopro knock off called a crosstour which you can find on amazon. Between the two the crosstour is cheaper and comes with a water proof case but the microphone is not good, especially when it is in the waterproof case. Keep rocking the Eclipse. I'm in a tempest or expression now but the eclipse was probably the coolest kayak I've owned.

@@shootingthehooch7259 I actually just picked up a Tempest 170 poly, red like yours. I haven't been out in her yet, but I can see what you mean about self-rescue requiring a paddle float! I've got a carbon-kevlar P&H Cetus HV in my fleet too, and she's a blast.

Thanks for watching. I don't think you need the tempest by any means. I think you would notice a big difference between the Tsunami 140 and the tempest but it also depends on your weight and balance as is always the case with these types of kayaks. If you are heavy, it might not work for you. I wouldn't limit yourself the the tempest, while it is a great kayak, I just sold mine. It really came down to comfort. It was a tight fit for me and getting back in it in deep water was so much more work than with other kayaks. The two kayaks I still own are the expression 150 and zephyr 160. Both are more comfortable for me and nearly as fast as the tempest. Neither are made any more for some reason. If you like your Tsunami, you might also consider the Tsunami 165 and 175. Its always advisable to demo first and by used when you can. Good luck.

@@shootingthehooch7259 Thanks Hooch. Good advice. I am also looking at the CD Squall GTS boat. Do you have any thoughts on this kayak as well compared to the Tempest 170?

@@stevekimball7697 I've heard good things about CD but have never owned or paddled one. See if you can find a place to demo one. Good luck!

I've not tried it but my feeling is you would have some real problems getting out to sea to catch a wave back in. This kayak spins really well due to the hull. That would make getting out there a challenge. I think you are probably better off with your 17'7. Good luck and be safe!

Awesome. Thanks for the input.

When I moved down to Miami from the mid-Atlantic I was bummed that there was no whitewater in the state of Florida. So my son and I took our Pirouettes to South Beach and surfed with them. Couldn't believe the lifeguards had no issue with us doing so, especially with so many people in the water. It was a lot of fun, but not quite the same as surfing in rapids. It's do-able.

It is a great kayak for the money. You can't go wrong!

@@shootingthehooch7259 perception made the first white water yaks, they also make wilderness systems, and dagger. stellar brand, i own a dagger stratos, its basically a much fancier model of this kayak with a longer clipped bow. and i absolutely love it

@@dodhdhdfdffgdhfonhdh I'm def familiar with confluence. I owned a lot of those old school white water kayas. I wish I'd never sold my madness kayak. What a great kayak!

thats awesome, id love to try one someday if there is any left around that is.

It is hot down here! Thanks for watching!

I've not tried the sweet cheeks in the eclipse. I've put them in an perception expression and WS zephyr and they work great. I would think they would work ok in the eclipse but I remember it being a little shallower so it might be best to try the smaller size sweet cheeks first. Because the seat isn't padded, the Velcro stickies should adhere just fine.

You should hang onto that kayak. They are rare finds these days. Several years ago i purchased an eclipse. Great kayak, very different than the expression and zephyr i paddle today but a great kayak none the less. I sold to make room but i sometimes regret that. Thanks for watching!

Both great boats. I prefer the expression for sure.

No. They are supposed to stay unplugged.

That is a great deal!

I'm sure you would but I would consider trying a few different kayaks first. This one also comes in a 16 ft which might be a better fit for you. I'd see if you could demo a few before purchasing one. Good luck.

It's a tight fit for most people. I agree it isn't comfortable.

have a look at this website. If there is a way to try the paddle before you buy it, I would recommend that. aquabound.com/pages/kayak-paddle-sizing-guide

Thanks for watching Albury!

The skirt was a half skirt I purchased from walmart. It no longer appears to be available on their website. I never took this kayak on the coast, but I don't think it would perform well in rough waters or ocean waves.

@@shootingthehooch7259 thx gor the info...appreciate it...should be getting this soon as a first kayak... wanted to kno as much as I could bout it

Yea, riot made kayaks. You should be able to find a used one for a great price. Good luck!

Based on your height and weight, you would probably be much better off on the 170. Even the 170 isn't roomy though.

You are welcome

It has two adjustable foot pegs. They are good ones of high quality.

Sophie Brisson it really depends on your weight as much as height. I would recommend sitting in one first and also check the specifications at perception’s website.

Yes, I tried it out this weekend and had ample space -- I'm 6'3" ...I was quite impressed with the amount of leg room

No. Sorry

Its been years but i think around $500

If it were me, would stick the paddle in the deck rigging. There is actually a recess behind you for this purpose but it make the paddle hard to reach so it doesn't work. Use the front! It can get in the way but the fewer holes you drill in your boat the better. There are plenty of options for mount on products. I would make sure you get something that mounts with two to three screws. I would not get one that requires a large hole be cut into the deck. Mount on products can be poorly designed and the paddle often falls out. That's why I prefer the deck rigging. www.amazon.com/s?k=kayak+paddle+holder&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

Its been so long I don't recall exactly but it was under $500 for sure. These are old kayaks so I wouldn't recommend paying over $500 for one of these.

@@shootingthehooch7259 i paid my Aquaterra Sea Lion 600 $ CAD in october 2021 and i could sell it about the same price

@@Lavabo-Quebec Except for the comfort factor, these kayaks are great. Once you put some new outfitting in, these kayaks are just as good or better than any new poly kayak on the market today.

I had a camel back water pouch and bilge pump on the deck in the beginning. The skirt was a Seals Tropical Tour Sprayskirt. Most splash skirts may work. They are just designed to protect from splashing so are not water tight and are loose fitting for the high seat back.