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After a year or so of research on recreational kayaks, it came down between the Pungo 120 or Current Designs Solara 120. Ended up getting the Pungo due to a package deal and sale that I couldn't refuse. When it arrived, I unpackaged and looked it over carefully. The plastic seemed pitted pretty bad. This is a process in the molding. The "dry hatches" seemed to leak a little bit, but not enough to freak out about. The seating system is good. The one thing is the back rest strap system should be ratcheted. It keeps coming undone slowing over time. No big deal though. It's a little bit slower of a kayak but works. Also is the industry standard for first time buyers or in some cases repeat.

Overall, a good kayak, but look for the late fall, early spring deals. It's not worth the brand name retail price. For the $875 price, it should at least have a set of bungee paddle holders.