I've owned my 12AR since…
Submitted by:
jimfire
on 11/21/2020
I've owned my 12AR since June, 2018 and have used it primarily on lakes and protected saltwater. My initial reason for purchasing it was to have sufficient cockpit room to take my dog along and still have room to wiggle. The cockpit size also makes it very easy to enter and exit the boat even for a 74 year old. This is a very stable boat that tracks extremely well due to the hull design and offers a surprising amount of speed for a 12' boat. It's flawlessly made. I haven't even had to tighten a nut or screw. I've paddled kayaks for over 50 years and this is one of my favorite boats.
Beautiful kayak that tracks…
Submitted by:
paddler896725
on 11/13/2020
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!
We purchased our Delta 12AR…
We purchased our Delta 12AR kayaks at Frontenac Outfitters and were amazed at the service provided to allow us to try the boats of our choice.
The kayaks are stable and handle well. We use them on small rivers, creeks and lakes. The 12foot length is good for steering in tight areas such as small creeks. As geocachers who need to get out of the boats in less than ideal conditions to reach a cache, it is nice that the kayaks can be tipped a fair distance to enter/exit in deeper, muddy, rocky or steep bottommed areas without flooding.
The cockpits are a perfect size for me, being a large guy with a hip that cramps easily, so that the boats are easy to get into and out of and allow some repositioning for comfort. They aren’t so large as to allow water to be shipped in easily in rougher conditions. Seats are fairly comfortable and have a good degree of variance available.
Storage areas are ample and well sealed.
The thermoform material is fairly quiet when paddling and light for carrying.
I have owned and paddled…
Submitted by:
paddler458571
on 7/30/2018
I have owned and paddled Swift Canoes and Wilderness System Kayaks for many years. This is our first experience with a thermoformed kayak. We have had this kayak for two months. The kayak is beautifully made, light and enjoyable to paddle. It requires less effort to lift and paddle than our Pungo 120 and Tarpon 120. The unique feature of this kayak is the hull design with a sharp V-shaped bow and a catamaran hull in the stern which works well. The boat is stable, tracks well and easy to turn. The cockpit and seat are comfortable and relatively easy to get in or out of. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, light and easy to paddle kayak.
