I have owned a PH Cetus for 2 years now and have never been disappointed. I try to get out every other day on local reservoirs and Lake Erie. Initial and final stability are quite good for this type of kayak. It carves quite well and is easy to keep a 5 mph pace for several hours on flat water. The skeg system is simple and easy to deploy, Its low profile allows it to shed a light breeze with little need of corrective strokes. I would gave this boat a 5 star rating and look forward to many more years of paddling.