About the reviewer new to paddling but madly in love wit it. Paddle 2-3 times a wwek for 3 - 5 hours at a time. mainly flat water but does include level 1,2 and 3 rapids.I wanted a boat that would cruise the still stuff and do everything. Test Environment flat fast moving swollen river. Review brilliant , skeg down runs straight and goes fast, skeg up it becomes incredibly manoverable . It still maintains an edge whilst still feeling stable. Conclusion I love it, it is exactly whAT i wanted a river running rec boat that would do level 2 white water with no probs. i have no desire ( yet) to get into playboating but wanted value for money it is gold If you want a bit of everything BUY ONE