I have an X13 and it paddles like a dream. I also had an X-FActor which was great stable platform and I no longer have (long story
but was my only sinkable kayak so far). It paddled like a battle ax. I have a TArpon 130 tandem and it is used a single or tandem and has never had a drop of water inside of it. I also have a Hobie revolution and can honestly say it blows away my X13, X-FActor and Tarpon 130 in terms of fishability......is that a word? Hands free, make bait and stay in position when unhooking a full sabiki, fish in free spool, use large muscle groups to get around all day with minimal effort and allows me to cover more ground,......but if you have bad knees and are not too large of a dude an X 13 is a great yak......if you have good knees I highly recommend a Hobie as I'm sure would hundreds of guys on BWE.......good luck with your choice