Perception vs. Old Town Kayaks?

Question

Perception Acadia or Old Town Loon?

What's the better kayak and why?

Any other suggestions for a recreational kayak around 13' for use in lakes?

Answer 1

I just went up to lake erie on my Pelican MAX 100 and didn't have any problems with it. My husband has the Old Town model and I think I did better than he did. I paid $211 or something after all the discounts and I got it at Dunhams sporting goods. IT is blue cloudy looking....

Answer 2

There is no way for us to tell you what is best for you.  We don't know your skills, how stable you want it to be, do you like wide or narrow kayaks.  

Try to find a shop that has paddle days in your area.  You can try from 5 to 20 different kayaks and find out what styles or options work best for you.

If you have an REI in your area, they may have the paddle days.  They also have a great return policy.  I have a friend who bought a kayak and used it for a couple days and found that it just didn't work for her.  She returned it and got a different one.