A graceful combination of nimble, manoeuvrable and quick, the compact Perception Expression 11 is a great all round kayak. Ideally suited for exploring the UK coastline but equally at home on canals, lochs, lakes or estuaries and can handle gentle flowing rivers fairly well too! 

Designed with beginner to intermediate paddlers in mind the Expression 11 is a great choice for developing confidence and paddling skills. A sealed bulkhead provides a rear storage space accessed via a secure hatch. There is room inside to take lightweight kit for overnight camping or a day on a secluded beach or quiet riverbank.

Suitable for a wide range of paddler sizes, the adjustable Zone outfitting is extremely comfortable and enables you to tailor the fit for maximum control. There are fully adjustable foot rests and thigh braces and the Zone seat has leg lifters in the base to offer support to the back of the paddlers thighs. The DLX backrest can be raised or lowered to provide the right level of  lumbar support, it is worth noting that the seat does protrude over the cockpit lip and as such works better with Nylon spray decks or Combi decks with a nylon waist tube.

The hull has a distinct "v shape"  at both bow and stern which encourages straight line tracking, however in cross winds or turbulent currents a drop down skeg will enhance the performance considerably. We recommend the C-Tug trolley or C-Tug Sandtrakz trolley for transporting this kayak.

If you are looking to travel longer distances, quicker or want to carry more kit for multi-day camping trips the Expression 14 or Expression 15 models would be worth considering.

FULL REVIEW: Read our review of the Perception Expression 11 by clicking here. 

Features

• Performance hull with sporty handling, and good speed/tracking
• Flared bow for predictable control in waves 
• Zone DLX outfitting including leg-lifters at the front of the seat
• Adjustable padded thigh braces
• Adjustable pedal footrests 
• Spring deployed TruTrack skeg
• Oval rear Dual Density hatch
• Rear bulkhead 
• Retractable handles  

Dimensions

• Length: 353 cm / 11'7" 
• Width: 65 cm / 25.75"
• Weight: 20 kg / 44lbs
• Manufacturers Weight Capacity: 114kg / 250lbs
• Spraydeck Size: Palm N5/R5