This kayak performs perfectly everything I required in a kayak, after much research I chose this as it is light weight, packable, good quality and paddles well. It has not let me down. It is durable and the Vulcanised seams look like they will last for years, the kayak handled beaching on gravel no problem, the pressure valves are great as you can not over inflate the kayak. The setup was quick and easy once you learn where everything fits, the foot pump is fast and easy to use.The kayak fits in a back pack with the seat, foot rest, repair kit, pump, frame bars, life jacket, skeg fin and paddle all in one pack making it very portable and can easily be back packed into back country lakes and rivers.The removable skeg is a bonus here. It is comfortable and warm to travel in and is extremely stable. The tracking is pretty good and can keep up with a solid sit on kayak no problem. It is very easy to clean and dry for storage due to the design and manufacturing. Over all an excellent investment and look forward to many years of use.