I researched everything I could find on which boat to purchase, after sometime contemplating hard shell vs. inflatable, I found myself purchasing 2 Advanced Frames a month ago, and had the opportunity to paddle yesterday, and I will say it takes some work the first time, I managed to break every cord (on the Military Valves), Also it seems difficult to get it to the right pressure, we took off (my fiancé and I) yesterday out on Lake Waconia (Minnesota) and after the painful set up we were off, we paddled for a few hours, in some windy (20mph) cold water, it handles awesome for a inflatable, I think I am very satisfied so far anyways and it is just as stiff as the hard-shell I rode in the past. My review is 8, the boat is great, and I think the set up is a pain in the ass, but it is well worth it for the ride.
