We had to wait for our Kayak as it was a pre-order. The build quality looks fantastic and it feels strong and sturdy, not like an inflatable at all. We are thrilled. The seats and foot rests have really strong Velcro, so as long as that lasts well, then the seating feels supportive which will be important. It is a large package to carry so I imagine we will inflate the kayak near the car and carry it to the water by the handles. But that is all for next year, to find out all the practical strengths and pitfalls. We won’t be taking it out on the water just yet so we can’t review its handling or ease of use. However we have inflated it twice (with an electric pump and car battery) which takes about 8 minutes. Deflating is very easy, press the buttons, and it deflates by itself in a few minutes. To pack it up took a couple of tries as there is no video or instructions on how best to pack it away. The bow and stern are plastic so there will be a technique to folding it well. Overall, very happy and we can’t wait to try it out.