The weight and length makes this an exceptional boat for sea kayaking. It is one of the few sea kayaks that one can easily lift off and onto a car and the launch site with ease. It carries a hefty load inside, handles extremely well but you must know the secret for stability. Since it is so lightweight and designed to carry all that weight, it needs about 15-20 pounds of ballast (sand in a waterproof bag) front and back for stable paddling. Makes all the difference in the world. I learned the hard (wet) way once, and the company tipped me off to the secret. Never had a problem since.
