About the reviewer started whitewater late last year and am a competent class III boater Test environment ottawa river, southern ontario runs Review the boat is exceptional in every aspect, i started paddling this boat in the pool during the winter and was rolling it my first night, this summer when i took it to the ottawa river, i was able to spin a bit. this boat has gotten me down any run i've tried without fail. Maybe the only con is that stern squirting and bow stalls are a little tougher than i'd anticipated because of the extra volume in the ends Conclusion this is one of the boats i'd recommend to someone who was starting out because this boat has taken me everywhere i've wanted to go in kayaking and more.