I've been using this as a fishing kayak (after some minor rigging). It's very lightweight so it's easily loaded/unloaded from an SUV roof rack. I'm a 5'4" woman so the weight & ability to load and unload it easily was a key feature for me. It tracks well in still or slow moving water. I've used it mainly on local lakes and ponds & for the money it's worked well.
I purchased this at Costco as a first kayak. I used it a lot in the lakes and rivers in SE Michigan and it fared well in all kinds of conditions. The hull was quite thick (considering the cost) and it held up well with rocks & the occasional log strike. Easy to maneuver. Could have used a dry storage area, but the hull had plenty of room for dry bags.
