Somewhere in this link the word Prijon and cheap came up in the same
sentence.
I have some experience with the Seayak and Kodiak. Fine boats, but not
cheap as plastic goes.
Prijon has a superb plastic, less than beautiful lines but remains a
fine boat for a beginner and is a rugged boat for the advanced paddler
needing a utility boat ( rock hopping , tour guiding and things that
require harsh treatment.
The Prijon is pricy for its clas and the dealer is likely looking at a
WS , Tempest say; and comparing it to the Prijon boat. Much cheaper and
the Tempest is for my taste a little nicer to paddle ( Roll , brace ,
turn etc.)
I am a British style boat fan.
I own 2 Prijon boats. Fine boats that seam indistructable.
Like Brian and others will tell you, try the boat and get the one you
like, what works for me others hate.
Ratings from less than experienced paddlers can be counter productive
so best try the boat your self and formulate an opinion.
Good luck.
Alex
Oh , I found Kodiak a little sluggish on a roll.