I am relatively new to kayaking but this boat will definitely get the job done... I have kayaked a good bit over the years but this is my first one of my own. This boat has everything that is necessary for a great float. It's 10ft long, large storage compartment in the rear, and bungees up front to hold gear securely in case you need it in a hurry. This boat has pretty comfortable seat, cup holder, easy to adjust foot pegs, and a nice amount of space in the boat for its price range. I'm 6'0, 160 pds and this is a nice boat for the price as far as I'm concerned.