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I've had the Angler pro now for 2 years. A move to an apartment forced me to sell my hardshell. As I fish from my kayak, the features of this model fit the bill. The drop stitch floor makes it very stable. Standing up isn't a problem. I like the aluminum bracing that allows attachments. Plenty of room for gear, cooler, hopefully my 50# dog. It is noticeably slower than my Vapor 10 but I don't hurry to fish. It tracks reasonably well with the skeg attached. The supplied seat provides hours of comfort. The skin seems very durable. I have yet felt the need to fill all the air chambers. I fill the bow bag to have a footrest. I might attach a bimini shade since there are good structural attachment points.

The cons: It is fairly wide. Part of the stability but a shorter person may find it hard to paddle. It weighs a little more than my Vapor (about 45#) There are lighter inflatables out there but without the ability to modify. It uses two different valve fittings to inflate. Not a problem if you want to use the stock manual pump. I did not and I had to modify the fitting on my electric pump to match one of the valves. Lastly, I had to replace a side tube twice. It developed a leak at the seam at the top of the tube where no wear happens. Covered under warranty but I wonder if it's a design or manufacturing flaw.