This was my first kayak. I did a lot of research and this was highly recommended as I also wanted it to be a sit on top (sot) style. It was an excellent first pick. It worked great for fishing, it tracked nicely. It had the main features you’d want without having to buy add-ons. It’s an excellent product. Even the floor scuppers that I had kinda been worried about with taking in water actually were a benefit to have and allowed me to wash my muddy feet off after launching from the muddy embankment and acted as a drain when pulled out to get the dirty water out. Thank you!