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Pedal kayaks have exploded in popularity over the past 5 years, in particular for kayak fishing purposes, as they let you move the kayak around while keeping your hands free for fishing. One of the downsides of pedal kayaks is the price. Pedal kayaks range from $1600 to over $5000! With the Showdown, Perception has released what they consider to be a high quality pedal fishing kayak, at an affordable price. Did they accomplish their goal? Is the Perception Showdown a good kayak? Is the Perception Showdown worth the money? That's what we'll find out in this video gear review.

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NRS: https://www.nrs.com/
Aqua Bound: https://www.aquabound.com/
Wiley X: https://www.wileyx.com/
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Purchase the Perception Showdown 11.5 Kayak: https://www.perceptionkayaks.com/us/showdown-115-pedal-kayak


Paddling gear I use:

PADDLES
Aqua Bound Manta Ray Carbon Paddle: https://bit.ly/3xHYpn7
Aqua Bound Tango Fibreglass Paddle: https://bit.ly/3iaGleJ
Aqua Bound Whiskey Carbon Bent Shaft Paddle: https://bit.ly/3z1kiOH

FOOTWEAR
NRS Kicker Remix Shoe: https://bit.ly/36F1B6Y
NRS Boundary Boot: https://bit.ly/2TaCMgl

PADDLING SHIRTS / TOPS
NRS Guide Long Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3yVID8j
NRS Guide Short Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3ibhRlE
NRS H2Core Silkweight Shirt: https://bit.ly/3xF43pX
NRS H2Core Silkweight Long Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3yZGbO2
NRS Hydroskin Short Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3wCvoI3
NRS Riptide Splash Jacket: https://bit.ly/3BbAZZJ
NRS Flux Dry Top: https://bit.ly/2U3Pvlw

PFD’S
NRS Odyssey PFD: https://bit.ly/3ibIk2n
NRS Zen PFD: https://bit.ly/2VCfrF3
NRS Chinook PFD: https://bit.ly/2TaEAG9

OTHER PADDLING GEAR
Zoleo Communicator: https://bit.ly/2VrWlSs
NRS Drylander Sprayskirt: https://bit.ly/36z5BG6
WRSI Current Helmet: https://bit.ly/2Te6KA6

PADDLING SHORTS/BOTTOMS
NRS Benny Board Short: https://bit.ly/2VIbK0L
NRS Hydroskin Shorts: https://bit.ly/3hCXPl2

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