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I have paddled this kayak extensively throughout the Adirondacks and have used it to camp out of. The kayak moves through the water very well and tracks well too. I love how low the sides are which makes it rare that I hit my hands on the sides as I paddle. The larger cockpit is very easy for entry and exit and I like the front height which helps to disperse any waves that get over the bow. The hatches are useful but I would prefer larger openings. The seat back is great but the bottom is not. Very uncomfortable if paddling over an hour and gluing the seat to the hull is a terrible design. I have cracked and repaired the hull several times. The problem is when you get hung up on a rock, a common occurrence in the Adirondacks, the hull flexes up but your body weight presses down and the plastic just can’t take that stress. I would rate the kayak 8 out of 10, would be 9 if they would fix the seat and make the hatches larger.