Experience The Perception Difference

For over 40 years, Perception has produced industry-leading designs of the highest quality. In fact, we pioneered the modern kayak and are one of the most trusted brands in the sport.

Here’s why:

• We are a company of passionate paddlers within a family of the best known paddlesports brands worldwide.
• We design, engineer and test our kayaks for the utmost safety, stability, durability, comfort and performance.
• Our kayaks are handcrafted in Greenville, SC, U.S.A.

Our custom, high-grade polyethylene plastic and distinct rotational molding process provide exceptional strength and durability with seamless, one-piece construction.

Our kayaks are:

• Highly UV, abrasion and impact-resistant.
• Built with varied thickness throughout, adding strength when needed, but no additional weight.
• "The World's Most Comfortable Kayaks™"
• Easily repaired, recyclable, and produced with less waste in manufacturing.