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Perception Essence 16 & 17
Affordable Sea Kayak for all levels of ability
The Essence range are stable, user friendly and cost effective sea kayaks made from single layer plastic and available in two sizes.
£1129.00
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Perception Essence
The Perception Essence Sea Kayak has been designed using the latest technology to allow expert and novice kayakers to push their sea touring experiences to new levels. The Essence has a good V entry and exit allowing for definitive tracking and good cruising speed whilst a shallow V profile under the cockpit helps to increase the essences initial stability.
The Essence has defined chines to make every turn predictable and smooth whilst on edge and it also features a fully adjustable skeg system which allows you to adapt to whatever conditions you decide to paddle in.
The Essence features everything you would expect from a Sea Kayak of this size, a comfortable seat and cockpit setup with adjustable thigh braces and foot pedals, 3 storage hatches including a small day hatch behind the seat aswell as the normal setup of deck lines and carry handles. The Essence is availabled in 2 sizes to suit a large range of sea kayakers, the Essence 16 and Essence 17 and both models are available with a rudder.
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Features
- Superlinear Polyethylene Shell
- Adjustable Pedal Footrests
- Zone EXP Seating System with Leg Lifters
- Multi-Position Retractable Skeg
- Retractable Carry Handles
- Bow and Stern Deck Rigging
- Compass Recess
- Adjustable Padded Thigh Braces
- 3 storage hatches with bulkheads
Essence 16 Dimensions
- Length: 5.0m
- Width: 57cm
- Weight: 25kg
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Manufacturers Weight Capacity: 150kg
Optimum weight capacity may differ - please contact us if you are unsure about the suitability of the Perception Essence for your weight
Essence 17 Dimensions
- Length: 5.18m
- Width: 58cm
- Weight: 26kg
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Manufacturers Weight Capacity: 170kg
Optimum weight capacity may differ - please contact us if you are unsure about the suitability of the Perception Essence for your weight
Recommended Accessories
Feelfree Day Tourer Paddle - Alloy Shaft
High quality paddle with strong asymmetric blades on an alloy shaft with drip rings and index grip.
Price £44.95
Feelfree Day Tourer Paddle - Glass Shaft
Same blade construction with a lighter weight fibreglass shaft.
Price £69.95
Manic Expedition Spraydeck
Lightweight combi deck with breathable waist tube made in the UK. The Manic Expedition is perfect for recreational touring & sea kayaking.
Fits the Perception Essence 16 & 17
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Manic Tour Spraydeck
Lightweight combi deck with breathable waist tube made in the UK. The Manic Tour is perfect for recreational touring.
Fits the Perception Essence 16 & 17
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Kayak Trolley
Folding kayak trolley for transporting your kayak from the car to the beach. Folds up and fits into the rear storage hatch.
Price £72.99
Perception Essence Colours
Sunset
Yellow
Red
Delivery of Clothing, Equipment, Accessories, Paddles & Inflatable Boats/Boards:
We offer a delivery service throughout the UK & Northern Ireland. Most deliveries arrive within 1-3 working days, although some deliveries may take longer.
Delivery of Kayaks & Canoes:
We offer a delivery service on most kayaks & canoes covering most of the UK & Northern Ireland - Some products and areas are excluded. We provide a bespoke delivery service for canoes and kayaks to improve the level of service and minimise the risk of damage.
Most Kayak & Canoe deliveries arrive within 1-2 weeks (not guaranteed) from confirming your order. The majority of Canoe & Kayak deliveries will be quicker than this but some may take longer.
Delivery of Kayaks or Canoes that exceed 4.5m (450cm) is temporarily unavailable - Due to length restrictions with our shipping agents.
For further information, please read our Delivery Information page.
Click & Collect - Stores Nationwide:
We also offer a collect from store service. Collection for orders placed online can be made from any of our Canoe Shops UK Stores.
For full details on our Click & Collect service, please see: Nationwide Click & Collect
