I purchased my XP-9 in May/10. I have paddled my XP-9 from Florida to Michigan on both flatwater and Class II-III whitewater. This is by far the most versitle kayak I have ever paddled. (Posted on 5/22/11)

My wife and I bought two of these boats in October 2010 and immediately ran an 8 mile section of the Nantahala River. It had a lot of class II rapids and one class IIi at the end. It was my first time paddling whitewater and the Remix XP9 was incredibly stable and responsive. I did not use the skeg on this trip, as it reduced the ability to maneuver in quickly flowing water. On later trips on the Dan River and New River the skeg was useful for helping the boat track straight in windy conditions along with slower moving water. The seating came with pads that I added to to get a snug, but not tight fit. It is easy to add or remove the pads in the 'Bad Ass' seat. My feet got a little cramped at times. The Remix XP9 sits low in the water and a spray skirt is needed on all but the flattest water. The exceptional stability of the boat, along with the ability to carry gear in the rear hatch cause me to highly recommend it. Small, 24 inch float bags are available for the forward area to displace water in case you do roll and need to wet exit. (Posted on 5/18/11)