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I'm very pleased with this kayak. Its small size and light weight make it easy to handle, transport and launch. It also makes it very maneuverable and agile while the drop-down skeg makes it track straight and true, something that many short kayaks don't do well. It is far more capable than the typical rec kayak, being built like a touring kayak. I don't like the high back seat because it interferes with spray skirts and gets in the way if you have to do a self rescue. I replaced it with a back band sourced from Perception that I find more comfortable than the high back seat. It forces you to use better paddling mechanics and makes it easier to use a spray skirt and facilitates self rescues. I added a float bag sourced from NRS to the bow to increase flotation and displace water in case of a capsize. It is really a great kayak and fun to paddle. My modifications have shifted the focus closer to touring kayak and away from rec kayak. I think this is a unique kayak filling a market niche that other manufacturers have missed.