The Sparrow Hawk is proportionally downsized for the smaller paddler. Less exhausted from paddling a too large kayak, paddlers can direct all their energy in forward motion maintaining a good all day cruising speed. Whether used as a play boat for the larger paddler or properly fitted to the smaller / lighter person for a touring kayak, this kayak will provide you with hours of enjoyment. At last, a performance boat that fits the smaller / lighter paddler. Paddlers will be amazed at this kayaks paddling performance.