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I have used my 12.5 Inuit 3-4 times a month for the last two years. I have paddle lakes, lagoons, rivers and the San Joaquin Delta. It paddles easy, turns very quickly and responsively and is amazingly stable. It is one of the best touring kayaks around. Everything on it is well thought out. One particular feature I like, the forward deck is a little higher than most touring kayaks giving the paddler more room to move your legs and flex them as well as even more storage that you want quick access to. The seat is great, and I like the feature where the back is adjustable in height.

The only part of the kayak I would give a low rating to is this same raising back feature can kind of get scrunched down when you first enter the kayak. You have to be real careful to seat yourself forward some and then push into this back of the seat. The adjustable cushions on the sides of the seat are great. They snug you in and give you more confidence in stability and a sense of feeling that you are "one with the kayak". It has a hard chine allowing easy turns using only your hips. The great storage fore and aft allows you to take adequate equipment and then some for camping trips. Another great feature is the small round storage right after the seat on your back right. It is just big enough for a water bottle or snack and is easy to reach and out of the way of paddling.

This kayak cuts through waves easily and is not tossed around. It tracks well. Most importantly it has a great look on the water. Try one you will love. I won't use any other touring kayak.