All-Around River-Runners
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Sonic 8.1
Perception
(800) 59-KAYAK
www.perceptionkayaks.com
Length: 8' 1''
Paddler's weight: 110-170 lbs
Volume: 52 gallons
Weight: 40 lbs
Width: 25''
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Christian:
-Comfort/Outfitting: The outfitting was pretty basic, just a piece of closed-cell foam for the back band. But it encouraged aggressive posture and didn't cramp the feet.
-Stability: It was stable when I was sitting upright in it, but if I leaned over to get a more powerful stroke or take a boof stroke, I'd end up either flipping or bracing really deep.
-River-running: I'd like this boat in big water but not in anything that requires critical boofing-meaning, no creeks.
-Playboating/Surfing: It's not a trickster. It can grab waves well and once it has, it'll front surf without purling.
Veronica:
-Comfort/Outfitting: The adjustable foot pegs were really easy. It felt pretty good.
-Stability: I wasn't as nervous going into a wave in this boat. I felt like I could balance it well with my hips and didn't feel as nervous leaning into eddies or into current.
-River-running: I felt like I had really good control of this boat. It's pretty fast.
-Playboating/Surfing: Surfing makes me swim.
Rob:
-Comfort/Outfitting: Veronica looked really comfortable in it.
-Stability: I don't think Veronica ever swam out of this boat.
-River-running: Veronica made it to the take-out. Need I say more?
-Playboating/Surfing: Veronica doesn't surf. It makes her swim.
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