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Essence 17.0
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Brand
Perception
111 Kayaker Way
Easley
SC 29642
USA
Phone: +1 800 59-KAYAK
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111 Kayaker Way
Easley
SC 29642
USA
Phone: +1 800 59-KAYAK
· Show brand details.
· Show all Perception products.
Model Year
Usage
Intended Paddling Environment
Type
Construction & Material
Recommended Retail Price
USD 1450
Available Colors
Azure, Red, Red / Yellow Fade, Tangerine, Yellow, Azure / White Fade
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If your expedition requires a map, then you’re going to need the added speed, comfort, and storage found in the Essence 17.0. It’s everything you need for that weeklong, once in a lifetime trek, or a more exciting day on the water that can only be had with a design that’s truly an extension of your body.
Features:
Bow and Stern Deck Rigging
Height Adjustable Drop Skeg
10" Bow Hatch / 8" Midship Hatch / Oval Dual Density Stern Hatch
Soft Touch Handles
Rudder Ready
Bow, Midship, and Stern Bulkheads
Adjustable Padded Thigh Braces
Zone EXP Seating System
SlideLock Foot Braces
Features:
Bow and Stern Deck Rigging
Height Adjustable Drop Skeg
10" Bow Hatch / 8" Midship Hatch / Oval Dual Density Stern Hatch
Soft Touch Handles
Rudder Ready
Bow, Midship, and Stern Bulkheads
Adjustable Padded Thigh Braces
Zone EXP Seating System
SlideLock Foot Braces
User reviews
Overall rating
4.3
Design
4.0
Perfomance
5.0
Quality
4.0
Value / Money
4.0
I enjoyed a lot in Lake Saimaa, the biggest lake in Finland. It is a sort of inner sea, with plenty of islands of very different size.
The Perception behaved perfectly.
Review
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No
About Me
I'm not exactly the best paddler in the world, so I really need to feel safe when paddling.
I already own a Prijon Touryak with a rudder, and this has been the very first time I used a Perception Essence 17' (no rudder, but a skeg).
I already own a Prijon Touryak with a rudder, and this has been the very first time I used a Perception Essence 17' (no rudder, but a skeg).
Pros / The Good
Nice tracking and good stability. A big kayak for big guys.
Cons / The Bad
The location of the day hatch. I'm afraid 'll never get used to have it behind me. I prefer to have it just in front of the cockpit.
I personally like to have a rudder, but the skeg played just great too.
I personally like to have a rudder, but the skeg played just great too.
Recommend
Yes
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