I bought this kayak at the beginning of the pandemic quarantine for my husband. We live on a lake and I figured we would enjoy paddling around to get out of the house. It has been wonderful! Every time we take it out, he says how happy he is we have it. Our kids enjoy taking it out as well. It is very easy to launch and get out of the water and vary stable if you get out to swim and need to get back in. The only thing that would make it better would be to have a handle on the front and back on each side of the boat. There are handles at each end and alternate sides with a cord opposite. Sometimes when carrying or storing, we would appreciate another handle. Even so, it is such a great addition to our outdoor lifestyle! I would highly recommend!