I used to paddle my Revo 13 in and out of the surf, through the kelp and randomly when I wanted to paddle. As mentioned, its okay. The flatter bottom design is not as efficient as traditional paddling kayaks, but that design helps with stability. Currently, Im in a Thresher 155 which paddles well, better with a rudder and I recently got a Revolution 16. The Revo 16 is awesome and paddles a lot better than the 13.
