As are obvious, the big appeals of this beautiful kayak are: it's compactness, weight, ease of storage, ease of inflating, traveling by small car (fits perfectly in the trunk, no irritating and expensive roof attachments and cords required), sleek looks, stability, ruggedness.
For anyone with a small car or condo this is an obvious solution if you wish to have your own kayak and easily carry/transport it. It is comfortable to sit in, we are both 5'7 and you can easily rest your legs on the sides. Maybe taller people would find it a bit less comfortable. I found no use for the foot rest, maybe useful for people who paddle aggressively. It is easy to portage with and paddles along smoothly with the best of them.
Love my Swing II!
