re: Perception Pescador 10 Yak... Does Anyone Own? Opinions?

I find that doubtful(tracking). How big a boy are you?

Make sure to get the scupper plugs.

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Take everyones advice and get the 12. Tracking in a 10 will suck compared to longer kayaks. Also the 12 will probably be faster and much easier to paddle.

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This.

The 10 may track just fine. And if you have never paddled a 12+ footer and have no basis for comparison, you might be ok with the 10. But I agree with everyone else that a 12 or bigger is the way to go. The advantages far outweigh any negatives.

I keep browsing the 12' yak selection at Academy every time I venture in there. The local Academy had a 12' Heritage Angler which was marked down to $399 at one point. Think it was gone the last time I wandered in there but it's still listed on the web page. Seems to have a flatter bottom and is wider than the 12' Prescador. I tend to favor width and stability over paddling efficiency. Seat on the Heritage sucks arse but at the price you should be able to get a nicer seat. I've wandered out of the price range and I'm eyeballing the Pelican Catch 120 now instead.

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This 12' Lifetime is on sale at Wal-Mart for $215 and comes with a paddle. Would be a great begginer Kayak. Im going to order one for me and my son today. Lifetime Site MSRP $549

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$215 for a 12' Kayak is too good to be true. Reading a little closer it's 120" not 12'. So in reality it's a 10' yak. Still seems like a good deal though.

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120" not 12'. So in reality it's a 10' yak.

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Yup just seeing that. I still think its a good deal. No Wal_Mart around me has one though. I would have to try to order it online and get it shipped to m local store.

I was at Dick's Sporting Goods today picking up a new glove for my son and happened to see that same kayak if I remember right they wanted $450 for it
Gonna to see if they have any in Laffy would be great for a 10 year old

Any experience with Vibe kayaks? I'm looking at a Yellowfin which is another 10', but the people who own them really seem to love them.

My sons Yak, Lifetime Tamarac 120, finally came in Thursday, he splashed it yesterday for the first time on Elmers Island. I must say, for $240 out the door plus a stadium seat I had in the shed this is an excellent Kayak. Tracks well, easy to paddle very stable. Only downfall is the paddle that comes with it. Its light but it flexes a good bit and doesnt have the drip preventers. Definitley reccomend it.