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In July, I rented a Jackson Cruise 12 from an outfitter for a 9-mile float on the Duck River in Tennessee. The next weekend I returned and purchased a demo model from the outfitter and put my old kayak up for sale.

This sit on top has an exceptionally comfortable seat, I felt like I was sitting at home on the couch! The Cruise is very stable and tracks as well as a sit-in. It maneuvered well even in tight and faster moving spots. I never felt like I was going to turn over or go astray.

I am 60-something 5'10 225 lbs so this is a kayak I can keep for the rest of my life.

This is branded as LL Bean but is actually a Perception model. I bought it used last fall. I've used it several times, once on an indoor pool in the winter as I learned to use it. I've been on a lake and lazy rivers this summer.

I find it to be easy to use and tracks well. As a newbie to kayaking, I find it very satisfactory. In addition, a big plus for someone in their sixties, it's light enough that I can lift it on and off my Outback by myself.