Paddling this dreamboat through flat water is like slicing through warm butter with a knife! It glides forever and tracks like a dream even without using the skew. The Aspire 100 is very responsive to quick direction changes in class 2 rapids and avoiding strainers and submerged rocks. I paddled 14 miles in complete comfort in the adjustable seat. When I was turned on edge by a sneaky boulder there were no involuntary swims. Serious stability! I drove to Nashville to Hook 1 outfitters who were the only folks to have this kayak in stock for 250 miles! There was a torrential Tennessee thundering downpour 10 minutes after I left the store and Matt checked on me by phone to make sure all was well. I like this kayak so much I bought another one for my daughters in Denver.
