I also suggst that you check out CD's Cypress. I've been paddling mine (not the demo) for three weeks. Every time I get in it, I love it even more!

I let a good friend test paddle it and below is what he wrote in our little ad hoc group trip report:

"Debbie just got a new kayak; a Current Designs Cypress in kevlar. It sure is nice. I asked to paddle it at our lunch stop and she hesitated. I promised not to leap over any logs in it and she reluctantly let me try it out. I feel privileged--even Tom hasn't been allowed in it yet. It handled very nice, it edges effortlessly, accelerates quick, is very fast, and has very good directional stability. The primary stability is light which would make it sketchy for a beginner, but that also makes it perform better, and Debbie is no beginner. I much prefer it that way. I humbly asked for permission to roll it and I was allowed. It worked great and rolls as easy as my Tempest. Current designs did a good job on this kayak. It is pink on the top and gold on the bottom. The gold I believe is the kevlar with a clear finish over it. The kevlar weave looks nice. Debbie is all excited about it and has plans to color coordinate her paddle and pfd, etc. with the kayak so she can paddle in high style. It's fun when people are excited and happy about things."

Just a suggestion, as an alternative to Magooch's NC. I swear they are paying him to promote their boats.;)
deb