About the reviewer I've began Paddleling 3 years ago. I do kayak 1 or 2 weekend per year. I eveluate myself as a begenner/intermidiate. Test environment Surfin at Guy Wave, St-Laurent river, Lachine Review The boat goes pretty well. The boat is also forgiveness for the paddler mistakes. The boat gives a good control on the wave. It is also easy to eskimo it. Conclusion It's a good all arround kayak to learn. I will buy it soon. The only probleme with Riot is the confort of the Kayak.