I've been in a Cuda 12 for about a year now. Like others said the handles leave a little to be desired. A pescador will outrun a Cuda and about any other kayak that has standability. As far as stability I'm 6'6 and about 220 and can use mine like a sup actually was towing my son behind me in moderate wind yesterday while standing. I was thinking about getting a big rig but after thinking about it I'm gonna with another Cuda 12. Really wish Jackson would come out with a pedal drive on the cuda platform.