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I bought this straightedge kayak 3 years ago and it lasted 2 summers before the outer skin burst at the seams. AE told me it was due to overinflation, but I used their electric pump that has a setting to turn it off when it reaches the correct inflation. I kept the pressure relief valves clean and functional. I took great care of the kayak following all the instructions for cleaning and storing. Looking at the split seams it appears to me that they are poorly manufactured. Having too much money invested in the kayak, I decided to buy a new skin ($250) in spite of the poor quality. Now I'm told that a replacement skin is out of stock and will not be available until the end of 2023. DON'T BUY THIS!

I bought this straightedge kayak 3 years ago and it lasted 2 summers before the outer skin burst at the seams. AE told me it was due to overinflation, but I used their electric pump that has a setting to turn it off when it reaches the correct inflation. I kept the pressure relief valves clean and functional. I took great care of the kayak following all the instructions for cleaning and storing. Looking at the split seams it appears to me that they are poorly manufactured. Having too much money invested in the kayak, I decided to buy a new skin ($250) in spite of the poor quality. Now I'm told that a replacement skin is out of stock and will not be available until the end of 2023. DON'T BUY THIS!