My yak was actually a christmas gift from the folks. I absolutely love it! I haven't been able to take it out as much as I would like. But the model I have is easily customizable. I haven't stood on it more than once but its not something I would recommend. Being a sit in kayak it gets most of its stability from your weight being under the surface of the water. Not to say it can't be done. There are ways to build stabalizer rigs. Its just more work and more money. The A10 is in my opinion the perfect starter yak. It is reasonably priced and you can do so much with it.