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In 2013, I purchased an Eddyline Raven. I'm a ACA L-3 coastal kayak instructor and I purchased the Raven with the sole intention of using it exclusively for conducting classes. For 4 years now it withstood the abuse an instructor’s kayak endures without any damage. After a just a few weeks of serving exclusively as a kayak for giving classes I realized the Raven potential and it quickly became my main kayak. I have no difficulty in performing any paddling skill in the Raven it serves equally well in every sea-kayaking environment, calm waters, large coastal swells and the surf zone. 

It’s not only a day paddler’s dream kayak but it’s also capable of fulfilling multiple day kayak camping trips. Additionally because of its design the Raven is the first kayak were after a twenty-mile or more paddle I can stand upright like a normal human being. If I had to choose only one kayak to own without question, it would be the Eddyline Raven. Unfortunately, Eddyline Kayak discontinued manufacturing the Raven kayak I hope they bring this model back before I need to replace mine.