Shawn,

I'd say I'm an advanced beginner. I took one class last year and paddled a bunch in my Sit on Top last year (80-100 hours). I have probably paddled the Cirrus a total of 40 hours so far and all of that with a Greenland paddle. I am comfortable in the water and am a strong swimmer. I would say that I'm an aggresive learner and thrive on this kind of thing.

I'd be interested in how you'd use this info along with my abbreviated review of the Cirrus to recommend or disuade someone from a kayak design. Just wondering about process I'm not being smart.

Best, Dave