Perception Expression 14

A Top Quality UK Made Long Touring Kayak

The Perception Expression 14 is a brilliant longer touring kayak ideal for paddlers looking to cover some miles on the river and even take on an overnight or weekend trip. With a v-shaped hull the Expression tracks very well through the water holding its line and allowing the paddler to enjoy the day. If weather conditions turn against you the drop down skeg system is easy to deploy and retract from the side mounted jamming cleat and enables the paddler to fine tune the amount for skeg required to keep you heading straight. This skeg system is one of the best out there and when fully deployed with the super v-shaped hull design the Expression is heading straight forwards. 

Front and read hatches with rubber hatch covers and sealed bulkheads offer plenty of internal storage space. Deck bungees and deck lines both on the bow and stern ensure that either those essentials like paddle floats or bilge pumps are close to hand or if you run out of internal storage space the is space on the deck.

The well sized BigDeck (N5/R5) cockpit is easy to get in to and out but allows for good connectivity to the kayak. The well padded seating system with adjustable EXP backrest encourages positive paddle posture, the seat base is comfortable and has a pull adjustable leg lifter to keep the paddlers thighs in the thigh braces for the best control. Adjustable footrests have a simple clip on the back of each pedal to move them to the perfect position for almost any leg length paddler. 

For those looking at longer touring kayaks to cover some distance efficiently on either day trips or overnight/weekend paddles the UK Made Perception Expression 14 is a great option.