Did you check this out yet??? It's a 14 not a 12, if I hadn't already bought my Pro Explorer a couple weeks ago, it would already be on my patio.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=10751
Best of luck with your search.
I agree with most of the other posts, you should paddle a few to get an idea of what you like.
FFY