The venerable Prodigy 10 and 12 were replaced in 2019 by the Joyride series and it is a joy to ride.
Major improvements are:
A convenient dashboard with Solo Mount accessory compatibility ,Two-stage convenient drink holders keep your favorite beverage from spilling and the "Selfie Slot"(a place to store your phone upright) .Quick Lash Deck Bungee, quick Access to secured gear of any shape or size with flexible bungee cord lashes.
A major upgrade is the easy to open hinged hatch cover for secure storage access replacing the hard on-off rubber hatch cover.
Front & rear molded carry handles for easy transport. Handles can also be used to secure your kayak with a lock. The cockpit opening is perfect size to easily enter/exit quickly.
Points: The hull is round without chines, and only 27" wide which felt initially unstable but after a couple of paddles felt very stable and secure. The advantage is speed, maneuverability and tracks perfectly straight even in wind.. At the dealer,I demoed the more expensive Wilderness Pungo 12 ,29" wide; Tarpon 12, 30"w; and the Tsunami 125, 26"w . I didn't demo the Joyride thinking it was too "recreational" but it feels almost as fast as the Tsunami and a LOT easier to get in and out of. I felt the Pungo a bit wide at 29"
(Basic) foot keepers are standard but I easily upgraded to the Harmony Gear Slide Lock Foot Brace Kit($45)
The Zone Deluxe padded and adjustable seating system is very comfortable but not as good as the Wildy AirPro seat.
I've only used it on lakes and ponds but plan on getting the cockpit sun shade or skirt and going on a day trip with a touring group.
I bought it new at REI in Sept '19, prior to their "garage sale", for $375(50% off) with minor hull transport damage.
The Joyride maybe deserves 4-4.5 stars(basic foot braces, no deck rigging and no drain hole) but at $350, I found the deal of the year so it gets 5 stars.
