I just got my first kayak for Mother's Day and it's a 12' sit inside. DH has a 12' sit on top so he can fish. His is more stable and heavier than mine. He can let his legs hang over the side or climb into it from the water if it flips over since it's self-draining. Mine is lighter, faster and more manueverable in the water. Six of one/half-dozen of another.