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I'm not much help in comparing those two boats, but with regards to being comfortable I find that the more one is in choppy water the more one can be comfortable in it. You might experiment with adding a little ballast(secured) in your kayak the next time you anticipate choppy water. Getting used to waves from behind is still a bit challenging whether the boat is stable or tippy.
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