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If the paddling experience wasn't as good as it is, I'd score this lower. This kayak has been a pain from the very beginning. I helped the person from the kayak shop unwrap my kayak and he helped me carry it to my car. So, I know this kayak was not touched by anyone other than Wilderness Systems.

When I got home, I noticed multiple pinholes in the hull. I had to either find someone to patch them or wait however long it would be to get a replacement. Since I had ordered this kayak in December and didn't get it until March, I was worried how long it would be until I got a replacement. I then had the thigh pads come away from the hull. I glued those back on. Then I got water inside the cockpit and didn't think about it. However, when I opened the "water tight" hatch I found water. I lifted the stern and watched the water leave the hatch under the divider. I again contacted Wilderness System and again was told basically I need to fix their issues.

It just saddens me that I was able to a few years ago buy a Perception Sound 10.5 and within an hour of buying it spend hours on the water paddling around a lake. I spend double the money and get a Pungo 125 that I have to finish building. They say I need to have the dealer work on getting me compensation, but why should the dealer pay for Confluence's building issues?

Like I said, other than the poor build quality, the paddling experience is great.

I bought this kayak for my wife and I. After seeing it on Dan's Headwaters YouTube channel, I added it to my list of tandem kayaks I was considering. After a lot of research of both the kayak and the company I decided on this kayak.

Sadly in the KC area, there is no Crescent dealer within hundreds of miles, so I bought it from a dealer in Omaha, NE. Because of 2020... I ordered the kayak in December and got it in April. I was pleasantly surprised that I actually had a kayak in my hands that was barely a week old when I received it from the dealer.

I have now taken it out more than a half-dozen times. Both as a tandem and as a single. This thing is enjoyable to paddle. Yes, its bulk takes a little getting used to, (I generally paddle sit-ins that are quite a bit more narrow), but once it gets going it glides for days and tracks straight as an arrow. The stability is fantastic. I have actually went out and bought a SUP paddle to use it as I stand up. I have also found the elevated rear sitting position to be nice when paddling tandem. It allows me to see straight ahead over my wife's head.

For a third kayak, this kayak is starting to become the most used.

I bought this paddle from the dealer I bought my kayak. I think I paid $33 for it. Like others said, it's not the lightest, nor is it the best. But for the price I don't think you can get too much better. I have had a carbon fiber paddle that I spent entirely too much money on and spent more time worrying about breaking it. Well, I didn't have to worry about breaking it, I had to worry about someone stealing it.

Like someone else stated, "It's not the fastest", but it sure does everything I need it to do. I will say since I bought a newer model year it is missing the paddle bungee. I see on the Perception website that this is how they are selling this now. Which means this now comes with no paddle holder built in. I plan on drilling out the holes that used to be where the bungee ran and recreate what used to be "standard". I have also found this to be extremely stable. I have had myself and 2 corgis in it while out on the water. Even with them bouncing all around and both jumping in and being dragged back into the kayak I never felt like it was going to roll me out.