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frontpage Posted by VTX_Rover • Mar 29, 2025
frontpage Posted by VTX_Rover • Mar 29, 2025

Select Stores: Perception Showdown 11.5 Pedal Fishing Kayak (Dapper)

+ Free Store Pickup

$1,300

$2,129

38% off
Dick's Sporting Goods
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Select Dick's Sporting Goods Stores have Perception Showdown 11.5 Pedal Fishing Kayak (Dapper) for $1299.99. Select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to Community Member VTX_Rover for finding this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location

Features:
  • Pedal Drive with rudder control – The removable pedal drive makes forward and reverse easy. Paired with an adjustable, elevated seat that promotes a greater line of sight and makes transitioning from seating to standing easy on this super-stable fishing kayak
  • Rod holders – Take the rods you need with ease. The 2 "Double Barrel" rod holders allow quick access to your fishing rods while keeping them out of the way when paddling
  • Silent traction pads – Silent traction pads provide added grip for stability while also dampening sound for fishing
  • Custom fit storage bin – The Perception Showdown front bow comes with a custom-made, zipper-close storage bin that features a hard-shell exterior and an integrated paddle strap for quick stowage and access. The bag is secured to the front hold with bungee cords and can easily be removed
  • Gear tracks – Generous storage and accessory mounts, such as gear tracks, ensure that your gear remains safe, secure and organized while allowing you to enjoy hands-free fishing

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Written by VTX_Rover
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Select Dick's Sporting Goods Stores have Perception Showdown 11.5 Pedal Fishing Kayak (Dapper) for $1299.99. Select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to Community Member VTX_Rover for finding this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location

Features:
  • Pedal Drive with rudder control – The removable pedal drive makes forward and reverse easy. Paired with an adjustable, elevated seat that promotes a greater line of sight and makes transitioning from seating to standing easy on this super-stable fishing kayak
  • Rod holders – Take the rods you need with ease. The 2 "Double Barrel" rod holders allow quick access to your fishing rods while keeping them out of the way when paddling
  • Silent traction pads – Silent traction pads provide added grip for stability while also dampening sound for fishing
  • Custom fit storage bin – The Perception Showdown front bow comes with a custom-made, zipper-close storage bin that features a hard-shell exterior and an integrated paddle strap for quick stowage and access. The bag is secured to the front hold with bungee cords and can easily be removed
  • Gear tracks – Generous storage and accessory mounts, such as gear tracks, ensure that your gear remains safe, secure and organized while allowing you to enjoy hands-free fishing

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this store:
    • Details of Dick's Sporting Goods' return policy (here)

Original Post

Written by VTX_Rover

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Perception is very good quality and I currently have their 13' sit on which is the Triumph 13. I had their Quest 15' years ago and didn't like the handling so I went with the Ocean Kayak Prowler 15'. There are pros/cons on these pedal drive kayak so rent one for a day or demo one as they handle much differently compared to a traditional paddle kayak. Weight: these weigh around twice as much so forget car carrying on a roof rack. Doable for some, but they are heavy. THe seating sits you up high and it's a comfortable view, but you are now top heaving and much easier to tip over. When you tip over, it's a bit*h to get it turned over with the heavy drive system. I'm a long time kayaker and I can assure you that it's difficult to get it righted while treading water. Yes, there is good speed, but you need to carry a paddle on board to help turn, push away from rocks, logs, etc. These are not meant for any moderately fast rivers where stability and turning will be needed. Shallow water: pain in the rear as they canoot get into the shallows or into the reeds due to the drive system/prop/fins hanging down. Yes you can lift the drive, but it takes balance and why you need a paddle on board. Many of my fishing friends jumped on these a few years ago and some have sold them off and went back to a traditional kayak. The positives are few while the negatives are many. Always rent one before spending the $. Lots of these kayaks for sale and tells me people are not happy with them. This price is good, but there are lots of others at this price too: waterwaysusa.com/products/flash, waterwaysusa.com/products/angler-pedal and their stores have further discounts too. FeelFree makes good quality plastic and they perform well. Check sales too on the Old Town kayaks and certainly the Wilderness Systems Tarpon line. Avoid Brooklyn kayaks that are made in China with little to no support.
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where? You are blowing nonsense

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Mar 29, 2025
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enrights
Mar 29, 2025
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I saw this deal and almost posted it and bought one myself, incredible deal for a pedal yak. I spend $$ on upgrading fish finders on my boat instead.
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Mar 29, 2025
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beanstalk
Mar 29, 2025
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What zip code? Anywhere near Ohio? I can't find any inventory online for my Ohio zips.
Mar 29, 2025
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gobblygook
Mar 29, 2025
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I've searched several states and have found zero in stock
Mar 29, 2025
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Mar 29, 2025
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Perception is very good quality and I currently have their 13' sit on which is the Triumph 13. I had their Quest 15' years ago and didn't like the handling so I went with the Ocean Kayak Prowler 15'. There are pros/cons on these pedal drive kayak so rent one for a day or demo one as they handle much differently compared to a traditional paddle kayak. Weight: these weigh around twice as much so forget car carrying on a roof rack. Doable for some, but they are heavy. THe seating sits you up high and it's a comfortable view, but you are now top heaving and much easier to tip over. When you tip over, it's a bit*h to get it turned over with the heavy drive system. I'm a long time kayaker and I can assure you that it's difficult to get it righted while treading water. Yes, there is good speed, but you need to carry a paddle on board to help turn, push away from rocks, logs, etc. These are not meant for any moderately fast rivers where stability and turning will be needed. Shallow water: pain in the rear as they canoot get into the shallows or into the reeds due to the drive system/prop/fins hanging down. Yes you can lift the drive, but it takes balance and why you need a paddle on board. Many of my fishing friends jumped on these a few years ago and some have sold them off and went back to a traditional kayak. The positives are few while the negatives are many. Always rent one before spending the $. Lots of these kayaks for sale and tells me people are not happy with them. This price is good, but there are lots of others at this price too: waterwaysusa.com/products/flash, waterwaysusa.com/products/angler-pedal and their stores have further discounts too. FeelFree makes good quality plastic and they perform well. Check sales too on the Old Town kayaks and certainly the Wilderness Systems Tarpon line. Avoid Brooklyn kayaks that are made in China with little to no support.
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underworldtaker
Mar 29, 2025
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In stock in california available in stores and free ship to store
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Checked near both of my houses on GA and FL, nada

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Used they're like $200-500
where? You are blowing nonsense
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bigdealbro
Mar 29, 2025
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2 available at Horsehead, New York location
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BraveTeam7995
Mar 29, 2025
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not bad, but if your spending this much aready, get something you really like. You'll regret it... trust me.
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dwgeardown
Mar 29, 2025
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Quote from bigdealbro :
2 available at Horsehead, New York location
How'd you find this?
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Hamburgerler71
Mar 29, 2025
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Crap! The closest one is 2 hours away.
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Dang. Not available at any any stores within 100 miles for me. (Central NC)

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Facebook marketplace. And no I'm not. What a negative attitude you have.
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