I’m very pleased with my purchases of the Perception’s “Surge” tandem sit-on-top kayaks that I bought from my friend, Najib, of ReneGad Quest Sdn Bhd in KL. They are the latest design to come out from Perception New Zealand and their expertise and experience in the design and making of these fine kayak shows.

They not only looked ‘spiffy’ but are comfortable to sit on, stable and tracks extremely well with good hull speed when underway for a recreational kayak. And it turns quite well too; making them ideal for our Rainforest Kayak Adventure Trips fun and enjoyable when tackling the small rapids.

There’s nothing more heartbreaking than to spend your hard earned money on a new kayak only to find them performing miserably. Not all kayaks are the same and the worst thing one can do is to buy a ‘beginner’s kayak’ from a place where the owner is a non-kayaker or who knows as much about kayaking as you do. This literally means that you’ll stay a beginner forever! A kayak that does not track well (would not go in a straight line) and paddles like a bath tub will not be paddled much at all as it would really be a chore and burden to paddle. This is supposed to be enjoyable remember? Under certain circumstances, they can actually be dangerous to be in as these kayaks are almost uncontrollable even for expert paddlers much less for 'beginners'.

I supposed as in most thing in life; something that is supposedly ‘cheap’ is actually very expensive if it’s of little use or does not work well; when something supposedly ‘expensive’ is actually very economical and ‘cheap’ in the long run! Learn to discern the difference.

Stumble It!