I've taken my Aprire on several different bodies of water. From relatively calm ocean, tributaries, etc., To a large pond in Maine, a small Creek in MA, and a river as well.
I'm a large paddler, 6 foot tall, and 300 pounds. I bought the Aspire 105 for it's capacity of 400 pounds and it's beginner and intermediate capabilities.
The drop down Skeg has done very well by me on a large, white cap laden Cayuga lake in NY, two summers ago. It has great tracking, storage, adjustable seat, foot pegs, and a wide entry cockpit. What more could a big guy ask for in a really fun and able kayak?