This kayak is incredible. I bought it to travel the puget sound but life keeps getting in the way. I've just used it 8-10 times. It's constantly stored in the garage. This is the Eclipse 17 model. It has a rudder system that is steered with foot pedals. It has integrateded thigh braces, 2 storage compartments with covers and neoprene seals, bow and stern deck bungee systems, cog adjustable back support, spray skirt, cockpit cover, and consists of a good paddle. The Eclipse series constantly get wonderful evaluations.