Hi Guys,

I'm from Devon, England (UK). I recently bought my first ever boat (I only started paddling 8 months ago), but I have tried loads of boats.

I wanted a boat that was big enough to get down large rivers with, but small enough play if there was a spot e.g. Rabioux Wave, France, not a flatwater player.

I first tried the mission on flatwater, and needless to say, it blew me away. Being 6 ft 4, I had never sat in a more comfortable boat. It rolls like a dream. Hand rolling especially only needs the tiniest flick of the hips before you are up. Fantastic for hard core white water, where every second upside down counts. The spine running along the bottom of the boat means it accelerates fast for a small (ish) boat. I managed to keep up with a K2!

The manuverability is fantastic. It so repsonsive to even the lightest of touches that even boulder dodging becomes as easy as paddling in a straight line.

In the surf I was amazed. Carving waves seems to easy to be real, helped fantastically by the hull spine. Spinning across the face is no longer a challenge.

If you are looking for an all rounder, there is nothing in my opinion better. I know everyone loves their own boats, but this boat is ssomething else. There is nothing about this boat that is a mission.

Ed :D