Ascend "D10T" Hot

This was my first kayak and it will always hold a special place for me. It is a great kayak to get started if you're unsure and don't want to make a huge investment in a higher end kayak. I had it for two years and it held up great for me. Bass Pro did recently increase the price from $400 to $450 but still a good price on it.

You won't be the fastest kayak on the water in it but it tracks well for a 10' kayak. It was rough to keep it where you wanted it in the wind I found. Stable enough to stand if you want to, I never did but a buddy of mine had the same and he stood all the time.

The seat was a major con for me in this boat. Not much padding at all but it got the job done but you will not by any means be in the best seat. I also found that the dry hatch was hard to get open when on the water so I ended up just going with a dry box.

The Ascend D10T sit-on kayak is a good entry level kayak. It's 10' length makes it easy to transport. It's not fast but is easy to paddle and tracks fairly well. I'm 6'3" and 250 lbs. A little bit tall for the foot rest. Someone a little shorter would fit better. The factory seat sits flat on the floor right over the scupper holes. Your backside will get wet. With the raised seat I put in it, stability was still very good. I have not tried standing in it. It handles large boat wakes with ease. I have yet to have one come over the bow. With all the open storage areas, I don't feel crowded by the fishing gear I take on it. It handles pretty good in the wind. Sitting still, it has a tendency for the stern to move downwind. But if you are moving any at all it stays on course. For the price of $399.99 I feel like it is a good value for your money.