Delta 12AR

Beautiful kayak, seat could be more comfortable.

Let me say at the outset that my review is biased by my advanced (80's) age. I love the color, fit & finish of the new Delta 12AR. The lighter weight of the Delta makes for much easier handling out of the water and is easy to keep looking new.
Having been spoiled by the comfort of my previous Pungo 12, I found that I missed a flat floor to rest my heels on, and that the backrest digs uncomfortably into my lower back, regardless of its vertical position. To remedy these issues, I fashioned a 10 x 22 inch removable plywood with yoga mat covered floor with a tapered spline to keep it in place, and I’m using a 2 inch thick memory foam pad for some back comfort. The yoga mat overlaps the plywood by an inch or so to blend in better with the kayak floor.
Performance-wise, the AR-12 is very light to paddle, easy to get in & out of, and when the winds are light, it tracks nicely. In a strong cross-wind however, the flatter catamaran-style rear end gets blown sideways and one must compensate by paddling stronger on the windward side.

Love, love, love my new Delta 12AR. Best kayak I ever paddled. Now 65, I was looking for a more stable lighter kayak and one that was easier to get into, this beauty was it. She is sleek in the water, tracks straight as an arrow, and responds quickly to body turns in current. Oh and she is surprisingly fast. I paddle my Delta 12AR with the camano werner carbon paddle (so worth the money) on the lake I live on in MASS and she displaces and handles choppy water very well.
I’ve owned 4 other kayak brands but this by far is my absolute Favorite. It was time to say goodbye to my perception shadow which served me well as a sea kayak but trust me I now wish I would have investigated Delta's kayak line up sooner. Happy Paddling. One request from Delta, please make an easier to get on cockpit cover for the 12AR one that is elastic vs belts you need to wrap around the hull, while the one you currently offer fits beautifully its hard to get on! (May 15, 2021).

Beautiful kayak that tracks well in flat water and is a blast in even class 2 water! Only rating it a 4 star because I've only had it for a month, but loving every minute paddling in it! Started with a 10 ft Advance Frame inflatable kayak, but I wanted more space and stability while doing an over-niter and this fit the bill. The two water tight hatches at the bow and stern have plenty of space for all your gear and I really like the larger cockpit. I have lower back problem so it makes it a breeze to get in/out . Best part is it's made near my home here in Maple Ridge, B.C. Canada so the money spent goes back to our economy eh!

Just purchased this kayak as I am having a knee replacement and was worried about getting into my other kayaks. Chose this kayak as it has a long cockpit and I am able to move my legs around and into it. I had looked at a SOT but they are heavy and I kayak all winter since we live on the ocean and did not feel this would provide much protection. This kayak fit most of my criteria. It is light and easy to lift, it has good storage and easy to adjust the foot pedals. It is not as fast as my Fusion Lightspeed but it moves well and with the catamaran hull it provides good stability. It is also a good looking kayak and made in Canada. I am able to take my dogs and a child between my legs if needed. All in all I am happy with this purchase.