I bought my first Safari about 10 years ago and a second one for my wife last year. Even though I have several other kayaks my Safari gets used the most, primarily because its light weight makes it easy for afternoon impulse paddles (I keep it inflated all summer). It's also my safest kayak because of the self-bailing cockpit and ease of re-entry after a capsize. Last summer I was dumped upside down by a sneaker wave in Puget Sound and was back in the kayak so fast I didn't have time to feel the cold. The Safari is strongly built in spite of the light weight (mine weighs 26 lbs) and has held up great after 10 years. Its speed is no match for my long sea kayak, but it is decently fast for its length in spite of the blunt bow, I think because it is so light and buoyant. The Safari's only drawback is my wet butt due to the self-bailing cockpit but this compromise I gladly accept.
My Safari has been on local rivers, on Puget Sound, around Vancouver Island as a dinghy to a larger boat, and has never let me down. Highly recommended.
Finally, it was a pleasure dealing with Monica at Hike 48. Friendly, quick, and hassle-free service.