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We purchased two of these Costco variety Equinox 10.4 kayaks based on the price ($239 each) as we are relatively new to the kayaking world. As other have stated there are quality issues--after all it is a sub $300 kayak. The seat is cheap and uncomfortable, so we've changed ours out through some we found on Amazon. The front and rear handle grab hooks are cheap plastic and we changed those out before our first lake outing. We purchased metal ones from the hardware store and used wide flat washers on top and bottom with locking screws to secure them. Making simple upgrades to any inexpensive piece of sporting equipment that will see lots of abuse is a necessary thing.
The boat tracks relatively well, and is pretty stable out on the lake. The foot pads take some getting used to and feel somewhat cheap. But as with all sub $300 kayaks everyone has to modify them a little to make them their own--based on their own needs. I recommend this kayak to any beginner. For us and as little as we kayak, it is a good bang for the buck.