If you want a river running /playboat then the CR is a fine choice, as would be the Dagger RX, Jackson Fun, or the Wave Sport EZG, among others. If you are not inclined to surf , spin, etc. then a more pure river running boat like the Dagger Mumba, Wave Sport Diesel, etc. would be more apporpriate with their greater lenght and volumn. This type boat would be a strong combo for bigger volumn water and even light creeking. Bottom line, if you want to play or learn to play, and river run get a river running playboat as mentioned above. If you are mostly into rivers and not much play get a river runner. If you are on the verge of becoming a full on playboater, get a good playboat like the Dagger Kingpin, or Agent, Jackson All Star or Wave Sport Project ! Hey, tell the boys in your country that make the Happy 2 B helmets they do a nice job ! Good Luck, Rick