Need help deciding on a new kayak.

Thanks everyone for the amazing support. Like everyone says demo. Any reputable shop will let you try before you buy and apply your demo fee to the yak. We have all our boats on the water at Lodi Lake and the Mokelumne River. So call  ahead and come play Goldylocks. We can help steer you in the right direction but ultimately its you who needs to decide what is going to work best for your needs. 

+1 Headwaters
Great knowledgeble guys and VERY FAIR!

Thanks buzzbait I mite have to take you up on that. And thank you to everyone else who replied I appriciate the help.