An OK kayak, suitable for calm days and easy conditions. Poor seat arrangement, sloppy foot pegs because of rudder linkage.
The hatch leaks by design, or lack of same. The cockpit area extends to the bow of the boat, so a huge area remains that must be filled with inflatable bags to prevent swamping in event of flooding. In a capsize, a TON of water must be removed.
In wind, the tendency to weather-cock requires the use of a rudder. The rudder and its linkage become a danger (or at least an impediment) during re-entry.
The good things about this boat: 1.) It taught me that not all kayak designers are paddlers. 2.) As I continued training and practice, I quickly saw its limitations, which helped be in my quest for sea kayaks that were able to perform in the conditions that I thrive in.
