JoyRide 12.0

Live it up and enjoy the ride! Our newest sit-inside kayak is suited for beginners and experienced paddlers alike.

Live it up and enjoy the ride in Perception’s latest lifestyle-inspired recreational kayak – the JoyRide! Featuring worry-free stability, super comfortable seating, quick and easy-access storage, a convenient dashboard with Solo Mount accessory compatibility and the patent-pending Selfie Slot™ – a totally unique way to stage your smart phone and capture and share your best on-water moments.

The JoyRide also has adjustable footrests to accommodate paddlers of multiple sizes.

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Kayak Category	Shape	Type of Water	Stability	Fit
Recreational - Sit Inside	Short and Wide, 10'-14'	Small Lakes and Shallow Rivers	Good	Comfortable; sizeable
This is the most popular style in our area. Stable, maneuverable, user-friendly and have easy entry cockpits that fit almost anyone comfortably. Designed for first time paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts who like to combine their on-water pleasures with other pursuits such as bird watching, fishing and photography.
Recreational - Sit-On-Top	Short and Wide, 10'-13'	Smaller Lakes	Good	Comfortable; sizeable
Sit on tops are very stable, easy to get in and out of and there is no feeling of confinement. They're also self-bailing, which means they have small holes (called "scupper holes") that allow the water to drain right through them. You do drip water on your legs as you paddle. These are most popular in warm water climates.
Transitional	Narrower, 12'-14'	Bigger Lakes and Moving Water	3-4	Medium Size
Transitional Kayaks bridge the gap between Recreational and Touring categories, combining the best elements from both. Like Recreational designs, they are short and somewhat wide. They favor stability on calm waters and easy turning over speed. White the cockpits are a bit smaller than Recreational cockpits, they are still quite roomy for easy access.
Performance Touring	Long and Slender	All Water	2-3	Fully Connected
Performance Designs are good for all distances, expeditions and skill mastery.
North American Style If you want a stable kayak with some serious capacity, a seat back and a rudder.
British Style If you want a snug-fitting, playful kayak with smooth edging, graceful lines, a day hatch, a back band and a skeg.
Greenland Style If you want a tight-fitting, hard-edging kayak with an old school look, serious rolling ability, a back band and a skeg.
Danish Style Stylish, snug-fitting hybrid of Greenland and North American hulls with Danish style.
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