We’ve floated with this outfit three years in a row and we are never disappointed. It’s perfect for kids — the starting weight is 40 pounds and it is not rough at all. Seasoned boaters might be a bit bored but otherwise a nice stretch of water. If you go with a guide, they stop at a little beach with a 12 foot jumping rock that is exhilarating. 45 minutes from Asheville so it makes a decent day trip. We will be going again next summer!