i am a brand new kayaker this year. my very first timeout was in my friends nordkapp. An incredible experience. Since then i have been looking at getting my own boat. Tried the impex outer island and the assateague. both were alright but neither compared to the feeling i get in the nordkapp. Was planning on buying a force cat 4 until tonight after work when my friend called me and offered the nordkapp for me to buy. So as of right now i am the proud owner of a 1990 nordkapp. He also gave me a custom made greenland paddle. 4 days till the weekend when i hit the water. happy paddling everyone