I liked the Ascend when I first got it, but I wish I would have looked around more. After getting it I learned that I wanted one a little longer for the bay and a little narrower for my short legs. If I would have gotten something like a WS Tarpon T140 I would have been happy and left it at that. But after seeing guys on the Revo I decided to get one. No big deal cause my wife likes to use the Ascend on lakes and I let friends use it when we go out so its getting riden. Like i said just wish i would have looked around a little more first or looked for a used one. I like the Tarpon because of the adjustable foot braces and the locking compartment like the one in the center in front of the seat. The Revo has that aslo and I love it. I but my tackle in there. For the money you cant go wrong with the Ascend. If you can spend a little more look at Tarpon or OK. If you are going in bay dont get anything smaller than 12'. Hit me up if you have anymore questions. Take care Don