I competed in the MR340 last year in the Northstar. I found this kayak to be very capable for this 340 mile trek down the Missouri River. The kayak is very stable and very roomy but lacks in speed. I found the adjustable seat to be very accommodating for the 61 hour trip. The adjustable foot pegs and thigh pads were great. There is plenty of gear storage. The boat is long enough you don't have to worry about slapping paddles with your partner. The rudder worked flawlessly during the race and all the training runs in some very unforgiving rivers. The boat tracks very nicely using the rudder in heavy currents and winds. The boat is very rugged. We hit several stumps, wing dikes and rocks without any issues.
My paddling partner and I are both 74" tall and weigh around 215lbs. We found the boat to be comfortable even during the race which presented some extreme conditions.
