About myself I am a level 2 kayak instructor in the UK, and paddle regulary on lakes and rivers. About the test environment Very wet (rain) and windy lake. Review It was its maiden voyage. I was a bit nervous but it out-performed all my expectations. To turn you just need to think it and look and you're facing the right way! It's comfy and I'm a big bloke. It has beautiful edges. It'snot as fast as old style boat but still pretty quick. Conclusion If it was gold i would not be burying it.