No doubt a great kayak but I'm not sure whether it's going to change the scene that much. The Lifetime Sport is still the best bang for buck and also the most popular one, especially amongst tandem yaks. It's way better on a tandem because of the extra space for gear or even bringing your kid along - http://www.tandemkayakreviews.com/lifetime-sport-fisher-kayak-with-paddles-and-backrests-review/