I just bought my first kayak ever, this Aruba 10, and I strongly recommend it. I love that it is light enough for me (a petite woman) to pick up and load into the truck by myself. It is comfortable, with an adjustable seat and foot rests, so I can adjust it precisely enough to be comfortable for long rides. The paddle is not deluxe by any means, but it is light weight and quite adequate for a beginner. The boat is very stable, so getting in/out is easy, and it would be difficult to roll this kayak over on the water, another plus for me. There's plenty of room in the baggage compartment. Overall, this is a fabulous starter kayak. The only complaint I can find about is that it does not have a handle on the side to make carrying it to/from the water more convenient. There are carry handles on the ends, but since it's a single kayak, I don't have anyone with me to haul up the rear. Still, it's light enough that I can get a good grip in the middle, so this is a minor distraction.
