About myself I am 17 years old and a pretty small guy, but the Magnum is very manageable for me. I have been kayaking for about 4 years, and paddling class V for about one year. It is a wonder on steep creeks. About the test environment I have only paddled it about 6 times, on the Green Narrows. It boofs nicely and feels super stable on slides. Review I absolutely love the boat. It is manueverable yet fast, easy to roll and stable. Outfitting is superb. Super comfortable. Not sure how strong the plastic is, but it is holding up fine so far. The Magnum is very light which makes it ideal for creeks that you have to hike or portage on. Conclusion If you can I would highly suggest demoing the boat, I think you will be very pleased.