[alanw]

Yes a test drive of both is in order, but.. I have less than 2 years experience on a yak and can count the yaks I've paddled on one hand so my comparison database is extremely limited. Also, a 15 minute test paddle in the bay isn't really enough to base a buy on so I will rely on OEX doing a decent review covering many days in different conditions including rigging experiences which I can't get from a test paddle. I don't think I can go wrong with either one, but will still wait for reviews! I've got time anyway, I'm not planning on a purchase till next season, and I'll probably wait for the first year bugs to be worked out and get one after the upgrades next year.