Overall, this is a really nice kayak for the price point... especially on sale. It's solid and durable, which also makes it a bit heavy. I do have a handful of complaints. First of all, the rod holders behind the seat are huge. The diameter is quite large, which increases the chance of losing a rod. I find it ridiculous that Perception sells inserts for these. The second complaint is the side handles. Aesthetically they are great. They are streamlined and sleek. Functionally, they're less than perfect. You can only grip them one way. The cavity is on the inside of the boat so you're fingers can only grip that side. It makes it more difficult to load on top of a vehicle. The front rod holder isn't great either. There's a RAM mount, but's it's a 1-1/2" ball, which limits your options. You could get a 1" ball, but it's $20+. A small deck hatch, right in front of the seat would have been nice for phone/keys/etc. The seats not bad. I would still recommend as no boat in this range is going to be perfect.
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