This was exactly what I was hoping for use on inland lakes and large rivers, but capable of sea kayaking and Class 2 rapids, and a pack-in trip. Assembly the first time took 2 hrs, but once you see the quirks and tricks, a half hour is about right. With practice, 15 mins. Mike's video shows three important assembly tricks that the wordless Danish video omits. Very well-designed and strong, once assembled, this is every bit an expedition boat. If you took the time to lash the joints as well, this would be truly bomber. Infinitely adjustable backrest, seat allows lower seating in boat if you let out air of seat. Very comfortable, lumbar support is excellent. I got foot pegs and thigh straps, pegs are very good, have not tried straps yet. You can also infinitely adjust seat fore and aft if you need to balance the trim. Tracks straight in stiff wind (for me). Feel no need for rudder. Full length sponsons make boat nicely stiff yet flexes over waves, flotation made me feel very secure in big flat water. Following sea, no problem. Not for surfing, though, it has continuous length keel. Made in Indonesia, manufacture and finish is excellent. I subtract one half star only because no written assembly instructions provided, no link to online video (I found one good one on my own, and one flawed one, the Danish one). Video supplied was on CD ROM, most laptops don't have a CD - ROM any more, a thumb drive would be better. But you shouldn't get a boat like this if you lack patience and ability to figure out assembly. I think it is actually safer and stronger than a fiberglass kayak, and much lighter. Price for what you get is very good value compared to heavier, less elegantly designed, barge-like or less sturdy foldables. If you want an expedition quality, lightweight, but durable pack-in boat that is reasonably priced, this is your boat. If you want a boat you can put together and disassemble in 5 mins or less, and only use for excursions where a city (and rescue) is nearby, then you can find lighter, more quickly assembling - but also twice as expensive - alternatives. But if I had to do an emergency surf landing in rocks, I'd rather be in this hypalon-on-aluminium frame boat than a fiberglass boat which might be holed by a rock, where this boat would flex and keep going.
