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Perception Kayaks Tribe 9.5 | Sit on Top Kayak | Recreational Kayak | 9' 5"

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Arrives Thursday, Nov 6
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Color: Mystic


Features

  • Adjustable framed seat: An ultra-comfortable seat back and cushion design that provides superior support and infinite recline positions to keep you on the water longer.
  • Multiple molded footrests: Paddlers of all sizes will have their feet and legs well supported and be in a comfortable paddling position.
  • Large storage areas: Sizeable concave zones at the front and back with bungee tie-downs and a center hatch help keep your larger goods secure and easy to access.
  • Open deck: An easy kayak to get in and out of, making the experience more fun for duos.
  • Multiple carry handles: Featuring multiple handles located at the front, back, and sides, this kayak is easy to move to and from any body of water.

Brand: Perception Kayaks


Item Weight: 48.5 Pounds


Material: Polyethylene (PE)


Color: Mystic


Style: Classic


Brand: ‎Perception Kayaks


Item Weight: ‎48.5 Pounds


Material: ‎Polyethylene (PE)


Color: ‎Mystic


Style: ‎Classic


Seating Capacity: ‎1


Weight Limit: ‎300 Pounds


Product Dimensions: ‎113"L x 31.5"W x 12.8"H


Model Name: ‎Tribe 9.5


Manufacturer: ‎‎Confluence Outdoors


UPC: ‎840380500710


Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: ‎120 x 31 x 12 inches


Package Weight: ‎23.59 Kilograms


Item Dimensions LxWxH: ‎113 x 31.5 x 12.8 inches


Brand Name: ‎Perception Kayaks


Warranty Description: ‎5 years limited warranty against manufacturer defects, 1 year warranty on parts and accessories. Conditions may apply.


Suggested Users: ‎unisex-adult


Part Number: ‎9350950204


Included Components: ‎Kayak


Size: ‎9' 5"


Date First Available: January 18, 2024


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Amazing!
Color: Déjà vu
Best kayak for the money. I am 6 ft tall 190 lbs and I sit comfortably in this kayak. I even put my 5'4 daughter on it with me and we jokingly rode it around a few laps and it stayed up right. Quality product
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2025 by Rachael

  • Great product
Color: Déjà vu
I’ve had this for a year and it’s great. I paid a little more on Amazon but I needed it delivered which is what I got
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2025 by Kimber D

  • We love our 9.5 Tribes
Color: SUNSET
Update 6/21: We have been to so many beautiful lakes on our Tribes! Love, love these kayaks! We bought two 9.5 tribes, the Dapper & Sunset for me and my daughter. The kayaks are so comfortable, with amazing cushioned seats (like stadium seats) and great foot support. I am impressed with the tracking ability and comfort. The kayaks are roomy and feel very stable. It will tip if you lean over too far, as I experienced trying to get berries off the shore at a local lake. My daughter and I, are able to lift the kayak onto the roof of my RAV4, into the Malone J racks. They fit perfectly. There were some scratches on the dapper kayak, but they were light enough that we did not think worth returning. The sunset kayak was in perfect condition. There were some issues with late delivery by XPO. We get so many compliments on our kayaks and it is one of the best purchases we could have made. We love it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2020 by LoBess LoBess

  • Good value
Color: DAPPER
The kayak is stable, well equipped and easy to use
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2025 by Amazon Customer

  • Everything I wanted out of a kayak!
*This will be a long, thorough review. Strap in, maybe grab a snack.* First off, it’s a beauty. Exactly as pictured. You’d be hard pressed to find a more gorgeous boat. Ordered it Aug 25th, received it on Sept. 2nd. Not an insane shipping time for such a massive item. (I live in the southwest U.S.) Now, I received it just a few minutes prior to 6:30 A.M., and I don’t know about you all, but I wouldn’t get up before 7:30 A.M. on purpose for even the sake of Christ himself, so be more on top of it than I was and pay attention to the app so you can choose your delivery window. I’ll start off with what I like about it. The side handles and the bow/stern holds are solid. Not all kayaks have carrying features that convenient, so I really appreciate those features. The chair is adjustable and more solid than 90% of kayaks I’ve seen and used. I saw some reviews about the straps getting in the way, I didn’t have anything even resembling that issue, I think the design of the seat is damn near flawless. Cargo hold areas have really solid elastic cord, so even if the boat tips a little (and all sit on tops do) what you have under the cord is staying put. What really sold me on this kayak in particular over other options was the high weight rating. 300 lbs gives you A LOT of ability to carry cargo, and if you plan on doing a day trip or lake shore camping, every pound counts. Most all other kayaks that are capable of carrying that kind of cargo aren’t under 10 ft. long like this one is, that’s for sure. Personally, I like as little bow and stern hanging off my car roof as possible. However, that high weight rating also means this kayak is heavy, which leads me into what I don’t like as much about it. When I say it’s heavy, I mean it. I’m a petite woman but I weight train and am significantly stronger than an average female. Still, I don’t stand a snowball’s chance of moving this by myself. Because I’ve got a partner who can help me move it, that’s not an issue, but if you’re planning on going it solo, this is NOT the kayak for you. Likely even if you’re a stronger man. You need two people to really do it right, period. It’s too unwieldy for a single person to handle in my opinion. The center of gravity on this kayak is higher than most sit on tops. Now, you get the comfort of that awesome adjustable seat back, but that does make it less stable than an average kayak. Something to consider if you’re less experienced and afraid to tip your boat. It’s a trade off, but for what I wanted this for, longer trips in the boat, I was okay to sacrifice a little stability. This isn’t the fastest kayak in the world. My partner in his sit in was doing laps around me. That’s okay, I wasn’t after speed. I wanted comfort and weight capacity. If you do want speed and you don’t want to get wet, this also might not be the boat for you. Obviously the self bailing feature is awesome, and it’s why I prefer sit on top kayaks to sit ins. In my opinion, if you’re afraid to get wet, kayaking is the wrong hobby for you. And if you tip your boat, it’s a lot more difficult to get out from underneath if you panic with a sit in. (as an aside, PLEASE invest in a good life jacket specifically designed for paddling, your safety is priceless) However, some of the scupper holes aren’t in totally obvious places, like under the seat, so if you’re planning to put scupper plugs in to stay dry-er, be mindful of that. Basically the only major flaw I wasn’t anticipating of this boat in how pathetic their ‘dry bag storage area’ is. I wouldn’t trust that to not take on water. It’s also tiny. If you plan on taking anything on with you, I highly recommend getting your own dry bags, preferably ones that come with straps that can get clipped to the cargo hold area. Also, a *floating* dry phone case. My phone is one thing I don’t want to take chances with. The only other thing I would change about this in an ideal world is price, but especially with kayaks, you get what you pay for. And in terms of quality and aesthetics, this baby delivers, big time. Overall, totally happy with my purchase. This boat has everything I really wanted out of a watercraft. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2022 by Ray Ray

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Color: Déjà vu
I’ve been told by Amazon I need to edit my review so that it can be posted. My previous review was vetoed because it discussed delivery. So I will not discuss delivery. I will discuss how great my kayak which was sold by Amazon would be if I in fact had it. I hear it’s the best recreational kayak of its size. I hear it tracks well in spite of only being 9.5 feet long. I hear it’s comfortable and durable. I hear all of that and I look forward to finding it somewhere someday where I can actually get it ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2025 by gs

  • Appealing and easy to control
Color: SUNSET
I'm newer to kayaking and always have used sit on top kayaks (mostly ocean brand). I needed to get a kayak that was lighter and smaller and hoped for a good looking one, too. I find this to be not quite as stable as the ocean sit-on-tops that I've used, but it is comfortably stable and I find it easy to maneuver around. It is more sleek in my opinion than the ocean kayaks but maybe just slightly less sturdy in overall feel (still feels sturdy to me, though). I love this Perception Tribe, and I plan to buy a couple more since the length, weight, color and ease of use are all more than satisfactory. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2023 by Sally Skole

  • Decent kayak except for the seat.
Color: DAPPER
The Kayak is not that bad. It was fine in the water. Easy to maneuver. My partner also got a new kayak but a different brand that was $150 cheaper from Dicks Sporting goods. We took the time to also use each other’s kayaks to compare them. Although my kayak was adequate, the seat wasn’t nearly as comfortable as my friends. The Perception seat has a thin layer of material between the butt and the plastic canoe itself. The other kayak was MUCH more Comfortable. I will keep the kayak but will try to upgrade the seat. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2025 by Jeff Ackley

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