![]() Smaller paddlers will appreciate the lowered deck and compact size hull that isn't too wide or deep to comfortably reach over while paddling. Other features include Zone Knee Pads for even more comfort and added control, and bow deck bungee to keep important items secure and close at hand. With a focus on comfort, the Prodigy XS incorporates the Zone EXP back band with a Zone seat pad designed specifically for this model. The sweet spot for this model is 5 to 10 year old Lil Paddlers looking to keep up with Mom or Dad in their own craft. This compact sized, light-weight, recreational kayak makes it the perfect choice for smaller paddlers seeking performance and safety at an affordable The new Prodigy XS is a welcome addition to the Perception family of kayaks. Our customers say YES, it is worth the drive to Waterport, since we can see all the best brands and models in one location. Hundreds of Canoes, Kayaks, & Paddle Boards on display knowledgeable sales people that spend the time to help you buy lessons, rentals, free try-before-youĪND. on-site warranty, on-site repairs, in stock parts AND. Them "white elephants" cheap box store kayaks which turn out to be aĬostly mistake and provide a hobby of frustration rather than fun."įor 45 years Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak Experts has proven that you can see ALL the best brands in one place You can't even get a cockpit cover or spray skirt to fit them. What will you do WHEN your seat, footbrace or backrest BREAKS ? Store kayaks, unfortunately parts are just not available, anywhere. We get calls all the time from people trying to find parts for those "unique" box ![]() Just like for the last 45 years, we can phone our rep (a real live person) at Old Town, Perception, Wilderness Systems or Current Designs and get service and parts for you. We can repair the kayak you bought from us and get you back on the water. Just like for the last 45 years, Oak Orchard has parts in stock for the brands we recommend and sell. The priorities you have and the waters you want to explore. Hoping that you've made a good choice rather than knowing you've bought the best value for Shop at the box stores and you'll find you're on your own both before and after the sale. When your seat and footbrace breaks or you lose the hatch no replacements are available. The container of kayaks from China has no parts in it. The Box store makes up a brand name and has the kayak made in China or Thailand. " Don't be fooled! Make believe kayak brands from the Big Box Store are NO Bargain. Match our prices but they can't match our service. "Welcome to the BIGGEST - LITTLE canoe and kayak shop in the world" (800)452-9257Įmail us: Store" (between Rochester and Niagara Falls) I will be upgrading to a better quality yak, though, and this one (and the Blast I also bought last summer) make great extras for the kids, friends or family to go along with me occasionally.Phone Order Hotline (10am-6pm EST). Me? I was the former and I don’t regret saving a few hundred bucks (I only paid $299 in December). I guarantee, though, that if you’re expecting a high quality kayak, you’ll be sadly disappointed. Go in with low expectations and you might be very happy. I’m not saying that boat won’t do what you want, or won’t last you long enough to justify the money, but you get what you pay for. I can push it right back out after a few minutes warming in the sun, and it really doesn’t affect the tracking, but that’s mine. Mine is six months old, and it oil cans a bit in the middle. To do this, they get manufacturers like Perception to break out an old mold that is beat up pretty good and cheapen the plastic a bit to reduce the price. ![]() ![]() They want to sell something cheap to encourage someone to buy something they otherwise would not. It is NOT the same quality as the original either. Even the hatch cover still has the Perception logo, but the stern isn’t sealed like the original. I have an America 11 (now called the Angler because they added rod holders) from Dicks, and it’s also an old Perception mold. ![]()
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