Submitted: 07-06-2007 by Little_Frank  This was my first kayak, purchased 5 years ago. What I loved about it at first -- rock solid stability, abundant bone dry storage -- recently just didn't make up for its drawbacks -- it's heavy and slow and just doesn't edge. It's rated at 50 lbs., it's actually 64 lbs. (I weighed it). It also leaves a wake when I'm pushing it as fast as I can (never a good sign). Nevertheless, it's a superb boat for beginners, so I'm keeping up at my Adirondack cabin for guests. Bottom line, this yak is like a great beginner ski, but when you're ready for a racing ski, it just doesn't cut it. |