I recently bought a Perception Prodigy 12 kayak for use on Lake Thurmond here in South Carolina. Primary uses will be daytime cruising and knocking around, with occasional overnight camping trips to some of the many islands on this lake. I have not been able to find much info about this kayak on the web (I believe it is a new model). Have a few questions to anyone who might be able to help…
Where can I find a set of flotation bags for this kayak?
I am new to the sport, but I believe they call what I am looking for a “hatch cover” (piece of fabric with a rope or elastic around the edge) to seal the cockpit when not in use… to keep critters and such out when the boat is beached overnight?
Does anyone have any comments (good/bad/neutral) about this kayak?
Cockpit cover… Keeps critters, etc out of your cockpit (where you sit). Hatch cover is for your hatch (where things are stored while underway). NRS is a good source for all things kayak.
Where is Lake Thurmond… Lake Thurmond (also known as Clarks Hill Lake) is a Corps of Engineers impoundment on the Savannah river located on the South Carolina/Georgia border. About 20 miles from Augusta, Ga.
good congrads on the purchase. I guess I could comment as I help on the design team and am involved in testing all the new stuff that comes outta CWS (Perception, Dagger, Wildy, etc.)
The Prodigy was developed as an effecient, quiet, stable boat that was easy to turn and easy to go straight.
How’s that for some marketing hype.
We have the option of paddling EVERYTHING else out there and then doing it ‘our’ way.
prodigy when you oder your cockpit cover or sprayskirt…only yhe large size it fitted better.i have one myself for my girlfriend and for toher friend to paddle along.it good yak to be in.im pleas ewith the boat and very stable and can be use for overnight trip…have to learn what to pack and what needed.love the footbraces…easy to adjust while sitting in yak while paddling…i dont used floating bag either.
love the paddling on the side by the cockpit.make it easy to carry on your shoulder also while sitting in leaning against the rimo f cockpit
prodigy 10 when you oder your cockpit cover or sprayskirt…only yhe large size it fitted better.i have one myself for my girlfriend and for toher friend to paddle along.it good yak to be in.im pleas ewith the boat and very stable and can be use for overnight trip…have to learn what to pack and what needed.love the footbraces…easy to adjust while sitting in yak while paddling…i dont used floating bag either.
love the paddling on the side by the cockpit.make it easy to carry on your shoulder also while sitting in leaning against the rimo f cockpit
I saw the Prodigy 12 at Cabelas last weekend and really like it. I’m a beginner adventure racer and want to get my first ever kayak.
Wish list of requirements:
40 pounds empty or less
sit in
can be eauipped with rudder
will be used on lakes with speed boat traffic and slow moving rivers with possible light rapids
Can spend up to about $700.
Can you recommend a solo yak that would run fast and have enough room for my gear (backpack, small tent, sleeping bag, food, etc) also? I am a male, 5’2" and 130 lbs so need something that a guy my frame can manhandle onto my truck and lift onto a carrier…
