![]() I have been on all types of sit-on-tops and no other 9.5 boat compares to the 9.5 tribe. They stack four high for storage, can hold a lot of gear, and easily portaged by students, and nest well for trailering. Storm surf, extended trips, overnight trips, and class 2 white water. They have been on flat water, moving water, streams, ponds, tidal pools, mangroves, Our boats have taken five years of school use and are still holding up well. they are but the 9.5 works well with the big guys also. We purchased the 11.5 for our larger students, faculty and community members thinking they would be more stable. If we made the purchase again I would just get all 9.5 boats. ![]() The 9.5 tracks really well, turns fairly fast, and is easy to re-enter when doing a wet exit. They are stable for larger paddlers yet easy to maneuver for younger users. They are easy to use by beginners to advanced and allow paddlers to experience all of the basic kayaking skills. We have been extremely happy with our purchase and have figured out we choose the best all around sit-on-top kayak. Our school applied and was awarded a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife and we purchased 16 Perception Tribes eleven 9.5 boats and five 11.5 boats. I gave it an 9 instead of a 10 because at 46 pounds it is still a bit heavier than some. The cup holder, dry hatch for my keys/phone and storage space for coolers or overnight camping make it everything I was looking for. However, when I load and unload by myself, I know I made the right choice overall. The extra speed and ability to cut through the water would be great. But when I'm in something with a stronger current I really wish I had gotten the 11.5. On slow moving rivers or still water I couldn't ask for more. It's so comfortable and tracks nicely for being so short. ![]() The first time I paddled it I was in heaven. ![]() For the purpose of loading and unloading the kayak onto the car I opted for the 9.5. Only I was really torn between the 9.5 and 11.5. Lots of research in I decided to get the Tribe. Having tried both the Ocean Frenzy and a Lifetime Tamarac I had a good idea of what I wanted. I wanted something I could feel confident using. Because of my size (5'2" and 260#)I was incredibly insecure about the idea of getting in and out of a sit inside and also concerned about the stability. I started paddling about six months ago and instantly fell in love with it and knew I had to get my own kayak. ![]()
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