{"product_id":"perception-expression-11-5-skeg","title":"Perception Expression 11.5 -skeg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOK, so paddling a kayak sounds pretty cool right? Ever try one? Not as easy as you thought it would be?  Why does it seem like others are working less hard, and why are they so much drier?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat if the kayak you tried was just the WRONG size? Its just like if we said, Lets go hiking but gave you size 12 boots instead of size 8.  Even if those boots were on sale, or very well made, it would be quite a bit more awkward than having the proper size.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Expression is designed for small to medium people and EASY to paddle properly!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDid you know that Most recreation kayaks are VERY poorly sized for such a person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddling a too deep or too wide kayak forces you to paddle improperly and work harder!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcess width and depth of such a craft makes it more difficult for smaller folks to paddle properly, or easily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eNotice the way this young lady fits in the Expression...\u003cbr\u003eShe is not wearing the kayak way up to her chest, it's nice and low, and not too wide; which is much easier for her to paddle a distance, without clunking her knuckles on the deck.\u003cbr\u003eThe keyhole cockpit make entry and exit a breeze, while the lower profile around the cockpit helps her reach the water easily with her paddle.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA Retractable skeg system makes going straight or tracking, super easy, even in the wind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOur Try-Before-You-Buy customers tell us the Deluxe Zone Seat system in this model is one of the best you'll find for adjustability and comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA large oval storage compartment with a sealed bulkhead add Safety and convenient dry storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable thighbraces and footbraces provide leverage and balance to help you feel secure in the cockpit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExpression is very durable, so there's nothing keeping you from enjoying your active lifestyle in shallow or rocky areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis model is made in the USA by Perception kayaks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Colors; Mystic, Dapper or Sunset.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLength: \u003c\/span\u003e 11' 7\" \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWidth: \u003c\/span\u003e 25.75\" \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBoat Weight: \u003c\/span\u003e 43 lbs. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDeck Height: \u003c\/span\u003e 14.5\" \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCockpit: \u003c\/span\u003e 36\" x 20.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCapacity: \u003c\/span\u003e 250 lbs. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Perception","offers":[{"title":"Mystic","offer_id":40502516351012,"sku":"9330545204","price":1069.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunset","offer_id":40502516383780,"sku":"9330545042","price":1069.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dapper","offer_id":40502516416548,"sku":"9330545178","price":1069.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7747\/0244\/files\/Expression_11.5_with_skeg2.png?v=1760218520","url":"https:\/\/oakorchardcanoe.com\/products\/perception-expression-11-5-skeg","provider":"Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}