I searched for a good kayak I thought would suit me best, a wilderness systems pamlico and found it to be discontinued, but found its replacement much much better, an aspire, I found an aspire 105 used on craigslist and was able to pick it up Saturday may 14 in a light rain, then Sunday was also rain and snow, Monday was a good day to take it out, it is only 10'6" and fits inside my SUV, no fighting to get it on the roof, no tie downs, at 48lbs is easily put in and out, has a skid plate and skeg, both great features, on the water it is more stable than I expected, also glides straight, turns easily and is very roomy, I am very happy with my purchase, I can not wait to get it out for an overnight trip. If you are looking for a great all around winning boat, get the aspire 105 or 100 from wilderness systems.