The short version is this is a sturdy, stable kayak that works well for the conditions it was designed for, and I don't regret the purchase - especially if you are on the heavy side, as the kayak is rated for 500 lbs.The longer version - this is my third inflatable - own a Sevlyor Quickpak, an Intex K1, and now the Sea Eagle. Am too new to really know, but assume all of these "lower priced" inflatables won't match a hard shell for tracking and speed. I don't care as I like to putter along, communing with nature. Had 3 hard shell kayakers in rentals just blow by me in the Sea Eagle the past weekend - but, I wouldn't say I am a strong paddler.For me the Intex was kind of a bust, as it has a lower max weight rating and to me, just felt kind of flimsy - especially after the beefier Sevylor. So invested in the Sea Eagle this year.Pros: The Sea Eagle 330 is sturdy, and for a shorter person, roomy. Feels pretty stable. Included paddle seems of fairly good quality tho possibly a bit short. Inflation a bit tedious but not too bad. For a shorter person, the 330 is pretty roomy. Thanks to quick release dual valve, deflation a breeze. For me, quick to dry out or clean, if inflated.Cons: This is where I nitpick - all of these kayak pictures seem to show happy people people paddling along with hardly any gear. Er. As a newbie, I dutifully carry extra paddles, a bilge pump, extra air pump (the one from the Intex), a small med kit, a various dry bags. Unlike the Sevylor that has multiple d-ring attachments all along the kayak, or the Intex that has a cargo net, the only attachment points are front and back.You can't add more D-rings to the 330 according the instructions, because of the stretchy PVC. So I end up using orange lanyards (Amazon) to clip everything in, sort of like being festooned for Halloween.The Pro seat hurt my tailbone after about an hour, so using the 19 inch inflatable SUNSHINEMALL inflatable cushion (Amazon) under the Pro seat seemed to solve the problem, as well as deflating the seat slightly (not the back). (You can also try using a cheap back rest with the seat).Also, the rings to attach the valves to the kayak are too small; and I broke one getting them on the kayak - horrible stiff plastic - so now I carry the valves in a separate bag and hope I don't lose any. No extra included. The valves seem OK but not as nice as those of the Intex, which has the same valves they used on their rafts.IMO the worst thing is the weight. Maybe I'm just weak. The sturdy included duffle has a single strap - IMO are they kidding. Another reviewer commented if you add the kayak weight and more gear, it's 40lbs or more. If you are new, or aging, etc, it's a lot of weight to drag uphill to a parking lot at the end of day, or across a beach to a parking lot. This should have been a backpack. It's not that easy to stuff the kayak into the bag, either.Instead I am trying out using a C-tug kayak cart, so end of day can just drag all to the car and then deflate. A family member commented if you put the Intex (great valves and a cargo net) and the Sevylor Quikpak (clever design with included backpack that converts to a seat and skirt; sturdy and comfortable with lots of D-ring attachments) with the Sea Eagle, you would have the perfect inflatable.But with some tweaks as well as ordering extra parts, I'm pretty happy with this kayak - has the stability and max carry weight I wanted, sturdy, and comfortable. The shorter skegs don't have issues in shallow water like longer skegs. As a shorter person, I have plenty of room. Just bounces along over small wavelets. So far so good; might even pick up an additional seat. If you are an older person getting into kayaking, the 330 is certainly worth considering among the lower cost kayaks. I'm comfortable taking it out on sheltered sea bays, slow rivers, and lakes, which is what it is designed for. Plus there is room for all my stuff, including (now) a kayak cart and extra paddles. Not sure how much the wind affects this kayak - probably some, as it is buoyant tho stable.