Perception Outlaw vs Ascend 133x | Which is the better fishing kayak?

My review of the Perception Outlaw 11.5 and the Ascend 133x. On the water comparison of the Perception Outlaw and the Ascend 133x tournament. Compare fishing kayak stability. Most stable fishing kayaks. Review problems with Ascend kayaks and also go over how the Ascend 133x kayak paddles compared to the Perception Outlaw 11.5.

I compare the Ascend 133x and the Perception Outlaw 11.5 on the water and rate which fishing kayak does best in
1. Stability
2. Paddling performance
3. Tracking
4. Value (what you pay for)
And are there better options for you in the same price range?

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[B-Rob-]

The Ascend camera didn’t seem to move near as much from my perspective.

Also, I’m thinking they may have addressed some of the issues you had with the decking because mine has a that dense foam in numerous places throughout. I wondered what that was, so good to know.

Great review! I just got the 128X, looks like maybe this would compete more in line with the outlaw. 15:52

[UntamedOutdoorsmen]

My opinion using both, Ive owned a 133x for 2 years now and had a friend that owned an outlaw that I used, if you are buying a kayak solely to mod it and are looking for a cost friendly platform to do that, the Ascend 133x is by far the best choice for that circumstance. But if you’re looking to do minor mods while still focusing on the paddling aspect of a kayak, the perception is better.

[larryjacobs]

Hello. I'm thinking about the axsend 133 my weight is 148lb and I'm 5ft 7. What's your thoughts about this. Thanks for the information

[bobbyhogan]

A fine video comparing the kayaks 👊 Looked like you definitely needed a longer paddle 😏 Thank you for sharing your thoughts. As an experienced paddler, your demonstration is valuable for those making the decision between those kayaks. 😎

[larryjacobs]

Hello I'm Larry. Im thinking about getting the Ascend 133 on a 5'7 I weigh 150lb. What do you think about this

[mikec]

The ascend 133x was my first kayak and i realized the first day i had it on the water that i had messed up, now i have a hoodoo and I'm still not sure if i like it or not. Next year I'm buying and old town or hobie still not sure which one

[matthewpetersen]

I bought the 133x and then bought a bow mount motor with remote and then I bought a fishfinder then 2 small 12v then 1 132ah and a trailer I'm in on this kayak at about 3300 hundred dollars, but everything was bought brand new. I had to build a support for the trolling motor in the front.

[brettskinner]

just bought one a week ago and when i stand in the front of mine I fill it with water very dissapointing

[SOGOnic]

When I bought my first kayak I was sold on the 133x, of course when it came time to buy BPS was sold out. I went with a 128x. I added vertical pool noodle sections under the standing area and closed cell foam under the seat just as precautions against my 260lbs. Even in SC summers flex ain't bad anymore.

[johngissendanner]

The 133x let me down within the first 3 hours

[codysmith]

Every review of the ascend say it flexes like a mofo and cracks horribly if you dont put pads in it. It would be so perfect with out that

[Madocthevindicator]

Neither. Get an Old Town or Hobie and avoid pond kayaks that take on water in even a lake. My buddy "saved money" on an Accend that warped in the sun and can't go out on even calm days on the salt.

[lowlifeangler]

Theres no comparison, Perception all the way