Somehow last year we discovered Perception makes a deluxe Swifty 11. But we couldn't find them for sale nearby, only as rentals. Current designs' Kestrel seemed to accommodate her better than my conduit did. She didn't want a sit on top, but has wide hips that made smaller cockpits very uncomfortable. I was searching for a kayak that my girlfriend was comfortable in for about a year. It is worth it to try sitting in other boats. For the money and on sale I don't think you can find a better deal. Whenever you get to Dick's, look for the 13 foot Conduit and sit in it if they have one. The old town boats look great, I agree! Where I live they are hard to find. 2) Swap the Mustang for the Perception Swifty, and find some storage solution for camping trips/long day trips. It's $229, and after this season, it will only be used 3-4 times a year. So, what would you do? 1) Keep the Mustang 100X. It's pretty lacking on features vs the Mustang, but I know Perception vs Pelican is a quality no-brainer. Both boats seem like fantastic deals, but I'm concerned about storage if/when I go camping with the Swifty, as well as the open design (no contained dry spots). My "back-out" plan is to receive the Mustang 100X shipment, then take it back to my local Dick's and buy a Perception Swifty 95 instead. My experience with Pelican yaks hasn't been bad, but I've seen some quality complaints about Pelican in general that I wasn't aware of before my purchase. ![]() Since we're recreational yaker's planning to camp, the storage on this model was really appealing vs other options, but I'm concerned about quality. In the excitement of holiday sales, I picked up the Pelican Mustang 100X from Dick's for $229. Features may be more important than quality, but I suppose that depends on how wide the quality gap is. She won't go out as often as I will, so this boat needs some longevity, but doesn't need to be the best in my fleet. I plan to use it for one season, then buy something in the 12'-14' range next year. ![]() I'm a recreational kayaker, and this boat will eventually be my wife's. Hoping you guys can offer some advice on a recent purchase. I'm a noob yaker who's excited about my new hobby. » Filter by Shorelines: Destination Questions & Trip Reports » Filter by News, Notices, & Announcements
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