Just gotta say that I'm impressed that Ross manages without a rudder! I can't say that yet. But I did think to add one thing that I didn't say in my prior message: this is a fast double kayak. With two paddlers keeping a nice but relaxed tempo, we usually outpace the singles by just a bit. So although the double and triple are both beamy and long, you won't find them sluggish. On the water, they clip along at a good pace and nimbly.