This is my first Kayak & I'm very pleased with it. I had several issues to deal with such as storage requirements, stability, weight, capacity, safety & such. Being a first time kayaker I tested several models from a lot of various manufacturers. For the storage issues I needed a boat not to exceed 12 feet & it just fits the bill. As for stability it's top notch, I can lean all over the place & it's really stable & I like the low profile on the water. I'm around 210 lbs & stand 6'5" with long legs & the 275 lb capacity is nice for such a small boat. I still have room to pack a lunch in the bulk head behind me & I got a medium sized gear bag strapped up front to keep my drink , binoculars & other small items in all within reach while I'm on the water. The seat is decent for the price & the adjustable back is nice. While I'm still learning how to perfect my strokes with my Aquabound Whisky the Riot is very maneuverable & I'm getting used to stopping real quick & turning on a dime. I let a good friend use it last weekend while I used her boat ( A well known high end model based in Washington ) & she loved it. Her only complaint was the cockpit was a bit small for her as she is use to her boat. My only real drawback is the weight is a bit much but most adult men should be able to handle it safely & two people carrying it is a breeze . If you're looking for a kayak you can park your rig along the road & pack on your shoulder a hundred or so yards down a trail & not have to worry about accidently scrapping a rock or a tree than the Riot Edge 11 is really hard to beat. It's a great kayak for beginners & you should have no problem selling it when/if you look to upgrade to a bigger kayak as the younger crowd seems to flock to it & ask me questions all the time. It's very popular with them & apparently class I & II rated as well. Buy it!!! you won't regret it.
