I have completed the CLC Mill Creek 15. Prior to the purchase of the kit, I looked through the CLC and the Pygmy web sites. I'm not a fan of disparaging another's products as a means of promoting one's own, and I therefore settled on the CLC product. I could not be happier with my decision. This was the first kayak I have built, and I inundated CLC with questions in every regard. There was never one occasion where my questions were not answered or solutions or options offered. Customer service goes a long way!

If you have any other questions, please feel free to write to me.

Matthew.
: I would like to build a kayak this winter and have settled on a stick and
: glue kit as the best bet for a strict beginner (both building and
: paddling). Any advice on the difference between these two company's kits
: in terms of ease of construction and eventual performance of the kayak. I
: can't seem to sort through the conflicting information on their web pages.
: Any advice from folks who have tried these kits is greatly appreciated.
: Thanks.