I can stand and paddle/cast on mine, but it doesn't inspire confidence. I've been told they replaced the paracord on the 2019 models with something with less stretch. The rudder feels spongy due to the flex in the side walls and the choice to use paracord. The rudder works well, but isn't really necessary as the kayak already tracks straight. The front hatch and console were replaced on the 2019 models because of all of the complaints. A $40 hinge kit solves this problem, but Vibe should have given this more thought. The middle console seemed cool when I bought it but it's pretty useless on the water because of the way it opens. After 2 months of ownership the front hatch is already warped and is no longer water tight. One of mine broke the first time I took the kayak out. The latches will eventually break because of this. The latches aren't flush with the lid, which means your paddle hits them every time you use the paddle park on the nose of the kayak. The kayak will flex when you carry it using a single side handle. I've also noticed bubbles and pin sized holes in the top plastic. There's huge amounts of flex where the footrests are located, which is really noticeable when you use the rudder controls. I wish the bottom thickness carried through to the top, because the top feels paper thin. I added keel guards because I launch from beaches a lot, but I've also hit a few oyster beds with the unprotected areas and it's handled it fine.
The bottom seems to be a reasonable thickness. It's a solid entry level kayak, but it's also extremely overrated by most review sites.
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