Jason Ive been telling Doug about the Birds ever since my buddy started with them, he used to be a BCB guy so Doug knows what Ive seen and witnessed which is Ride,Handling, hole shot,slow speed on plane runs, and Price with what you get....Doug Id never steer you wrong,especially with that Song on your cell phone.....I was skeptical also because of the amount of Birds up north, but Im SOLD.....now if I can learn how to fish we will be good to go....Doug Ill send ya pics of my Hydrostream hull