This is our 4th season with our 'yaks and we couldn't be more pleased. We went a little "cheap" because we weren't sure how much time we really would have available to use them. We chose the Pelicans as they were middle of the road in cost, seemed like a quality product and looked fabulous. Now, we plan weekends and vacations around where we can put them in the water. Even more fun...last weekend we entered a kayak race with them and I won not only the women's division, but also overall (yeah-I beat the guys, too)! These 'yaks are so easy to maneuver and paddle, that 4+ mile course flew by in just over an hour.