I bought this and the Dirigo 140 in the spring. Love them both. I use the 140 on my solo trips but take my girlfriend and son with the tandem. She can paddle in the stern with him in the bow seat(while I'm in the solo yak) or I'll 'drive' while she gives direction up front and the son will comfortably sit in the optional middle seat (at least for a couple more years). It is definitely heavy though! She struggles helping me lift it on top of the SUV.
