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The Sun Dolphin Aruba 8 is great for me as a beginner, 5'6 120lb woman. I can manage loading and unloading it easily because it's so light and there are strategic gripping points. There is plenty of leg room up front for me. I'm having a little trouble finding a spray skirt to fit. The cockpit opening is a little larger than most kayaks I guess. I've had fun with it on calm waters and ventured into some class II rapids. I'd like to get something better suited for whitewater next time. My favorite thing about it is that I can slide it right into my Elantra hatchback if I don't feel like strapping it on top. It actually fits in the car!