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Review Detail

 
Acadia
Boats & Boards
(Updated: March 31, 2009)
Overall rating 
 
4.8
Design 
 
5.0
Perfomance 
 
4.0
Quality 
 
5.0
Value / Money 
 
5.0

This kayak rocks!

About the reviewer

I'm 39 yo and have been paddling over 15 years.

Test environment

I went to the West Coast Kayak Symposium and tried many kayaks and fell in love with the Perception (Aquaterra) Acadia kayak.

Review

I've had my Acadia for over 12 years and have paddled it in class two rivers, lakes (large and small), the puget sound, as well as the Washington & Oregon coasts. As my skills have improved over the years I've come to appreciate this kayak more and more. When I picked up this kayak it was hard to control. I solved this problem by installing some knee braces. This made this kayak an awesome kayak.
This is a very capable kayak and my only issue is that it lacks storage. The hatch is a bit small but on later models they increased the size of the hatch but removed some of the deck rigging.
The kayak is solid as a rock and tracks straight. However, when kayaking in high winds it gets weather cocked. I've also found that currents tend to push this kayak off course. If you take this kayak in adverse weather you will be in for a workout.

Conclusion

If you are looking for a good reliable kayak that will be a good all around kayak, this is a great kayak to consider.

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About Me
Location: Puget Sound
Age: 39
Weight: 99.8 kgs
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