John Wann I like the Old Town Vapor after seeing the video. It has many features that are important. The foot braces along with the back rest makes paddling much easier. In the video the guy didn't like where the drain plug was positioned. If you find that to be true also you can easily drill a hole in the back and stick a simple boat drain plug in the hole that will tighten up and seal the hole until needed. You can buy rod holders and insert them in the kayak if you need them. Usually once you get used to a kayak it becomes more stable as you body adjust to any instability. But you can always add sponsons if needed for comfort. I had a 17 foot canoe and I have a 17 foot kayak and a 11 1'2 foot kayak and the small one is what I really like and use all the time. I swear it can go up creeks in 1 inch of water and can turn on a dime. I can get into small streams that no one else can and I see wild life and fish that is hard for normal boats to get to. Some of the most interesting stream I've paddled are from reservoirs into the streams that feed them. You will have fun.