Bought two of these last year, as reviews and recommendations from Instructors were very positive. Overall, very happy- had to send one board back as it looked like it had been made by a five year old on crystal meth. Bluefin customer support was good after initially having to push them to replace it. After One season, the boards have performed well; they are sturdier than many other brands and have stood up to both sea and freshwater conditions. Some surface scratches and one seam on the outer protective layer did unglue, but it’s been really hot for many weeks, so not that surprising. Easily fixed. Other owners have had paddles snap on them and they do bend when used, so will keep an eye on them. The kayak seat is a great bonus on days when it’s too bouncy for my basic balance skill set.
