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Updated review: BUYER BEWARE!
After taking this kayak out and subsequently trying out the neighbor's Future Beach 10ft kayak, I'd feel guilty if I left my previous review [2016-08-10] stand. I don't think the Sundolphin Journey 10 should be called a kayak any more than a 2x6 piece of lumber should be called a kayak. I assumed kayaks were tippy, and the dolphin is definitely that. But the FB was very stable and comfortable. I knew after about 2 paddle strokes in the neighbor's boat that I had a lemon. I was very excited to get out and fish when I bought it. But with the scupper holes allowing in so much water, it really isn't practical in Minnesota, where that water is very cold for more than half of the open water season. Plugging these holes means you eventually have a pool of accumulated splash water to sit in. I do read good things about the sit-in version of this kayak, however.

If you are looking for a fishing kayak, this isn't it. Had I taken the time to read others' reviews on the Sundolphin Journey I would have avoided it. There are more than a few quality alternatives from other manufacturers. Now I am stuck with this psuedo-kayak as even though the SunDolphin is in new condition, Dunham's sports store refused to simply exchange it for something usable. Dunhams headquarters has completely ignored my several attempts to contact them.

Don't be a fool like me. Do your research and don't rely on store employees for information unless its respectable/specialty shop.

Beginner here. This thing fits inside my older pathfinder, very nice to skip the roof hassle. Took it out in some wind today and it did fine. I didn't really notice that it was all that tippy, like some have said. I've only kayaked once before so maybe I just don't know any better- but it goes where I want it to go easily enough for me. I'm 6' and size was fine. The side paddle holders are cool. Like the rear storage. Low priced with lots of nice features. I have no complaints.