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I am a beginner, female, 30 years old, 125 lbs, 5'3". I kayak easy rivers, lakes, etc, with this kayak a couple of hours at a time. Just purely recreational and some fishing.

PROS:
-Stable/Sturdy
-Large cockpit
-Price (purchased mine at Farm & Fleet 3 years ago, I believe the price was $175 if I remember right)
-Easy to maneuver
-Semi easy for me to load and carry, but the dilemmas just have to do with my stature.
-Excellent beginner kayak.
-Great for calm lakes, rivers, cricks.

CONS:
-Hard to drain water out of it.
-Cockpit is rather large so as you are paddling lots of water drips in.
-I personally feel that it does not track well at all. Especially noticeable out on the lakes. (Wonder if I could makeshift a skeg?)
-Due to my stature I sit low in the kayak and I really have to sit tall to paddle comfortably and efficiently. When I paddle I'm constantly bumping the sides.
-The seat has zero padding, but the backrest is decent.

I feel if I was slightly taller and weighed a little more this kayak would track better and I could paddle more efficiently. However that being said I still really like this kayak. It's quality, the price is good, really can't go wrong with it as an entry level kayak. However if you feel and know that kayaking won't just be a phase for you and you want to travel and seek kayaking adventures (even if those adventures entail just calm waters), invest some money and research.