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I own the fiberglass CD Vision 140 both with and without the rudder option, and purchased this as a small and light kayak I could carry on my truck while pulling a trailer. For reference, I've owned over 75 different kayaks and spend most of my time fitness paddling on very long and skinny surfskis. I first bought the non-rudder option for use in a shallow, narrow, and winding river, but realized that I really prefer that all my kayaks have a rudder even though I can certainly get around with a short kayak like this without one. What I can say about both these kayaks (and frankly every Current Designs kayak I've owned) is that the construction quality is top notch, the tracking is stellar, and stability is very good for the width. A 14-foot kayak will not win races against longer and skinnier kayaks, but for most recreational users this kayak will do wonders and easily keep a 4 to 5 mph touring pace. At 6' 1" and 200 lbs this easily fits me, and while I'm used to much tippier boats this is very suitable for beginner paddlers in flat water conditions. Even around speed boat wakes I had beginners do very well in this kayak.

I would highly recommend this kayak if this is what your storage space and weight lifting ability allows as I don't think there's anything better in a 14-foot package. If you have the space and hauling ability, as well as more open water, my CD Solstice (17') or Extreme/Titan (19') would be my preference, with any of those kayaks modified with a SmartTrack (gas pedal) rudder system.