Ocean Kayak Caper Angler Review

Reviewed By Owen Clarke / Kayaks Editor

November 5, 2022

THE CAPER CLASSIC REVIEW

Ocean Kayak Caper Classic

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Summary

Pack up your gear, put on your best sunscreen, and catch some waves in Ocean Kayak's new Caper Recreational and Angler Sit-on-Top Kayak! This top-of-the-line model produced by Ocean Kayak, one of the most trusted kayak brands, is an innovative breakthrough that will make you feel safe and secure wherever the water leads you. The Ocean Kayak Caper is small in stature but includes all the features essential to the ultimate kayaking experience. The Caper’s sturdy design also makes it the perfect ocean kayak for beginners.The Caper is equipped with a new Tri-form Hull which ensures balance and keeps the paddler going straight, and with its bow and stern grab handles and side-mounted carrying handles, the Caper is also easily maneuvered on land. As one of the largest seats in diameter available on the market today, the interior seat is built for customer comfort. The four-way comfort plus seat is designed to keep the rider comfortable after long hours of kayaking, and can easily be switched from sport mode for a more leisurely paddle. Even for less extreme paddlers, comfortability is really important as it avoids unnecessary muscle strain and protects you from long term injuries. To add to your kayaking possibilities, the Caper features an easy-to-open Click Seal hatch and large stern tank. This means you can take along all your equipment, be it for fishing, snorkeling, or even diving. Bungee straps provide easy access to ensure that whatever you need is instantly on hand. The storage spaces are splash-resistant, so you can store your things without the worry of getting them wet. To help you decide if the Caper is the right kayak for you, we have listed all the information you might need down below.

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What Makes This Kayak Stand Out
Tri-form hull
Stable and easy to maneuver
Four-way Comfort Plus seat
Compact and lightweight
Spacious cockpit
Splash-resistant storage
Lifetime warranty
Versatile
Molded footrests

MODEL & ACCESSORY SPECS

Length: 11’
Leg Length: 51”
Width: 31”
Seat Width: 19.5”
Weight: 47lb
Capacity: 325lb
Material: Polyethylene
Bow Hatch: 20” x 10.5”
Material: Polyethylene

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Features

Tri-Form Hull: The Ocean Kayak Caper features Ocean Kayak’s renowned Tri-Form hull. This lifetime warranty hull combines primary and secondary stability, tracking, and maneuverability. A long center keel also keeps the paddler straight. A skid plate on the bottom of the hull protects from rocks and other hard surfaces, preventing damage and increasing durability.

Comfort-Plus Seat: The Caper features a roomy cockpit and four-way adjustable Comfort Plus seat which is suitable for most body types and all-day paddling. The roomy, open cockpit with molded-in seat well and footwells also add comfort levels which are rare for a vessel this compact.

Polyethylene: The Caper’s durable linear polyethylene construction with molded-in graphics delivers years of faithful service and is easy to maintain. It also allows for the addition of additional features for your comfort and convenience, including a molded-in cup holder to keep beverages close at hand and negating the need to stop for extended periods of time to unscrew bottle lids.

Storage: Ocean Kayak has provided storage options rare for a boat this size. A large stern tank with bungee cords to secure your gear is ideal for a cooler box or large equipment. Bow storage with an easy-to-open Click Seal hatch provides splash-resistant storage to protect your gear. With a maximum capacity of 325lb, the Caper offers storage options that are usually only featured in kayaks of a much larger size.

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Paddle Keepers: A bungee-cord paddle holder on the side of the boat makes it easy to secure your paddle and enjoy free hands for fishing, photography, wildlife watching, or even just to stop for a snack!

Bow and Stern Handle: The addition of handles on the bow, stern, and sides of the Caper makes it easy to load and unload, carry up and down the shore, and pull out of the water.

User Experience

USABILITY:

How easy a product is to use is an essential consideration when contemplating the suitability of a kayak for you! Keeping this in mind, the Ocean Kayak Caper guarantees you a comfortable, artful, and pleasant experience. With features such as the Tri-Form Hull and Comfort-Plus Seat, the Caper offers range, versatility, and adaptability, which are all extremely advantageous when using it for outdoor activities such as diving, fishing, and wilderness exploration. Given that the Caper can be maneuvered straight with ease, you can enjoy as many activities as your paddling prowess allows. If you prefer to pack a picnic to enjoy on the open water, or want to take your camera along to snap some seagulls as they try to steal your lunch, the easy-to-open Click Seal bow hatch and large stern tank well ensure you have enough space for whatever you need! Your phone, camera, monopod, wallet, and other valuables will be safe and sound inside the splash-resistant hatch.

PORTABILITY:

The Caper weighs just 47lb and measures 11 feet long, making it possible for many strong kayakers to easily transport it to the water alone. However, those who are unable to carry this weight may need to bring a buddy to help or find a suitable place to park near the water to reduce the amount of distance necessary to carry the kayak.

At a compact 11 foot long, the Caper can easily be transported on the roof of most cars, in a kayak trailer, or the back of a truck. Bow and stern handles make it easy to carry the kayak and to load and unload it from a trailer or roof. This may be achieved alone, but some users might need the help of a friend. You should analyze your own strengths and needs before choosing an Ocean Kayak Caper, as those with a more petite build or less upper body strength need to consider if they will have somebody on hand to help every time they go kayaking. However, as it is advised with all water sports to never go out alone, this shouldn’t pose a challenge too often!

PERFORMANCE ON THE WATER:

Ocean Kayak Caper is a top of the range vessel when it comes to stability and durability, and is suitable for the paddling skills of any level, from novice to expert. The renowned Tri-Form hull guarantees stability, tracking, and maneuverability, while the skid plate and lifetime warranty on the hull ensure durability, an important factor when facing waves and rocky shores. However, the Caper is quite a wide kayak, which, while adding to the stability and functionality of the boat, reduces its speed significantly in comparison to slimmer racing kayaks. If you are looking for a multi-functional, stable, and durable workhorse that will allow you to bring along everything you need for endless ocean activates, and you aren’t too worried about racing your buddies, then the Caper is definitely the kayak for you!

Pros:

Suitable for beginners
Stable and easy to maneuver
Tri-form hull with a long center keel to stay on course
Compact and lightweight
Comfortable sit-on-top design, molded foot brace system, and large cockpit
325-pound weight capacity
Splash-resistant storage
Choice of two attractive two-tone designs
Lifetime warranty

Cons:

Can only carry one person
The design promotes stability rather than speed
47lb is not light enough for everyone to carry
Paddles not included

Overall Rating

Price: 100% – The Caper is a competitively priced ocean kayak. With all the comfort and storage features of a larger kayak and a stable and durable design, finding a better value ocean kayak would be quite the challenge!
Material: 100% – Durable linear polyethylene construction with molded-in features ensures that your Caper will have a long lifespan. The skid plate on the bottom of the hull also protects from rocks and other hard surfaces.
Design: 95% – This ocean kayak caper feels bigger than it looks. It’s comfortable, stable, durable, and easy to maneuver. It scores lower in this category due to its failure to compete with faster kayaks, however, speedier kayaks could not offer the same comfort features as the Caper.
Overall: 98% –This is a safe, comfortable, versatile, and easy-to-use kayak, and is perfect for paddlers who want to spend leisurely afternoons facing the waves.

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Sturdy, stable, and easy to maneuver, the Ocean Kayak Caper is one of the best all-around Ocean Kayaks. It is extremely versatile and has the perfect features for fishing, diving, snorkeling, photography, or a picnic at sea! The use of top quality materials and cutting-edge design make the Caper excellent value for money. The kayak is ideal for beginners and experts alike, so if you’re looking to invest in hours of fun on the waves, the Caper might just be the perfect ocean kayak for you!

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Ocean Kayak Caper Angler Review

Reviewed By Owen Clarke / Kayaks Editor

Ocean Kayak Caper Classic

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