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This was my first kayak, so I wanted something "easy". It is certainly that.

Very happy with its performance and features. The only downside to me is the size of the opening to the cockpit - makes it easy in / easy out, but it also makes splash-in an issue. It's also slightly wider than I think I'd like, but it is roomy, which is nice. The seat is great - highly adjustable and comfortable. The footrests are also easily adjusted and quite comfy too.

The rear hatch, which has a little toggle-lock certainly appears to be water-tight - in practicing some "emergency" maneuvers, I pretty much scuttled the boat (it's OK, it was very shallow and totally on purpose) and the towel I had in the hatch remained dry - not a drop of water in there. I also think the removable "work deck" is handy with it's easy-access water-tight storage (the little USB outlet which lets you put a USB power cell in the storage bin and connect your phone or whatever) is kinda silly, but I'm sure those who feel they must be ever-connected will appreciate it. My concern with the work-deck is that even when it's "locked in", it could still be easily dislodged in a turnover situation and become separated from the kayak - if you left your keys or phone in the bin, you'd be hosed.

So, my first impressions, after a few trips and several hours of playing is that it's a really nice kayak, and for me its been a great first boat. I'm sure I'll enjoy it for several years.