About the reviewer I have been kayaking for over 12 years. I get out a few times a week year round. I have done alot of hard class V but now days I have a family and mostly Play boat. Test environment SF american river Review Love this boat. I originaly wanted to get a new school radical boat, but a friend sold me this for so cheep so I figured I night as well try it out. What a sweet boat. it cartwheels like a hoola hoop, balances on the stern perfect, carves up waves, and spins like a top. Conclusion Can't yet get it to do all the "new school" moves, but what a great all round kayak. two thumbs up. lots of fun.