photos of 18th meet

[hatter3]

went out for a paddle with Alan and Steve and on Saturday we started out at west shore made are way to deganwy very slowly there was a good wind from north east that made the sea quite choppy in parts any way we eventually got to deganwy where we picked up a lad sleeping in a car it was Dave he soon got his kit on and we was on the way again this time to conwy bridge then it was all the way back to west shore by this time my feet was like blocks of ice i had enough by this time but the two sas lads went out for more who deres win and all that ;We did not do any fishing it was enough just to get some practices on the yak and the company was grate thank lads
alanc sas at deganwy

Steve sas at deganwy

Alan on his perception freedom

my self on a prower 15

of in to the sun set they went

sorry terry no silly hat this time

[The Image ™]

It looks cold!
How did the Perception Freedoms rate against the Prowler?

[hatter3]

they looked good in the water and handled small waves well enough in but the only draw back i can see was the back storage well was too far back but what do i know Ive only just started kayaking Dave tribbie was there he be the one to ask and i did not have a go in one sorry cant be more helpful

[alanc]

hi image ive tried the prowler 13 and cant notice any differance the perception is 2" shorter but 2" wider and about the same weight the hatch is smaller but wont make any differance to most of us because large items can be stowed on the back, slight differences and a little dearer but it came with foot rests a scotty ,seat ,and3 rod holders and paddle all personnel choice and availability but not dissappionted in any way sorry to hatter for not offering a try out but just couldnt weight to paddle you know the feeling lads .hope this helps people with a bit more varity of choice

[tribble]

The freedom seems to be worth the money it's fast stable and looks good. The storage area at the back might seem to be a long way back, but there is plenty of room to mount your tackle box directly behind you which would make it very easy to access your gear. It also has plenty of rod holders, the one on the bow might seem a bit far away but if you are fishing 2 rods it is in the perfect place and very easy to see. I can't wait to see how it handles in the rough conditions of angelsey. This seems to be a kayak well worth considering

[martinw]

i liked the front hatch desing on the perceptions, better than the prowlers, they had a good tight rubber seal and looked to be pretty water tight, think i will have to get a neoprene cover to go over mine, good pics there guys. not supprised your feet were like ice, it was freezing just stood on the beach when you were getting yourselfs sorted what was the current like in the river??

tribble, tried to pm you back ref the rescue trainig the other day but i was blocked from sending to you, dont want you to think im ignoring you and this is the only way of letting you know, you may need to adjust your settings. martin

[starvinmarvin]

Tribble,

Have a look at the Scotty Extension, it may help to bring the holder at the front a little closer if the front mount is angled back towards you, can't tell from the photo's.

Handsome looking kayak.

SM

[alanc]

ive just tried moving it back a bit closer but have to watch paddle doesnt catch the scotty will try it out at the weekend the hatch is a good enough size my 6 year old daughter can fit inside no trouble so thats the baby sitting problem sorted