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This thing dents / deforms fairly easily if you're not cognizant. I loaded the kayak on my racks around 5pm. By the time I reached my destination at 9 pm, the kayak racks had dented the side of the boat in about 1 inch. The funny part was the shape of the dent conformed to the closed cell 2 inch thick foam protection that's wrapped around the arms of my rack! Within the span of 20 minutes or so pacing back and forth starting at the 2 symmetrical indentations, they finally oozed back into their original shape and felt... normal.
Were my straps too tight? Probably not. I'm fully aware of how easy this boat deforms after leaving it sitting in the bed of a truck with about half of it sticking out - I have a fully formed dent under the seat that pops in and out at will. I've since added a small chunk of foam under the seat to keep it "popped out".
I hate having to handle this kayak with kid gloves. I'm more careful in loading / racking / storing this kayak than my composite yak - which shouldn't be the case. Yet, despite how easily it deforms - it seems to sort itself out by its own accord as if it were haunted.

I still love using it though. On super flat water without the skeg down, its wonky like Mr. Toad's wild ride, always correcting. I attribute that to some of the hidden lumpy features that may still be present on the hull... I could be wrong. When the skeg's fully down, it tracks super straight - but turning becomes a chore. So I usually run around 1/2 skegged on flat water -

Out in choppy water / big water is where this guy really shines. Its my go-to kayak for a mile trip across the bay to a secluded island.

If you're a bigger clydesdale-eque paddler (6 foot / 200 lbs) this kayak will fit like a glove. Cockpit is super comfy, spacious and wont leave you feeling cramped.