Perception Fox

Name: Michael Beesch

Phone: (847) 722-6729

Brand: Perception FOX

Description and Condition: Perception FOX Proline Slalom Trainer. Very easy to paddle. Very predictable and solid feeling, but still has the manouverability of a full-on racing boat. Tracks well, turns on a dime, and is easy to roll. Due to slalom style seat and being relatively narrow, this boat is great for smaller or younger paddlers. However, there is also lots of room in the bow (and adjustable footpegs) for long legs, and enough volume to handle larger paddlers.
Cons / The Bad
The stern has more volume and is a little thicker than a real racing boat, making it difficult to do stern pivots, especially for lighter paddlers. On the flip side this makes the boat better for river running and for larger paddlers, and it increases durability. The slalom style seat may take some getting used to for people accustomed to cushy playboat outfitting, and may be a little small for the largest paddlers. The boat length does not meet ICF standards (its shorter), which may be an issue for some.

Location: Silver Lake, Wisconsin

Price: $200