I built 2 of the 7 pc stowaways. one is a 8' 4wt. the other a 9' 5wt. I've taken the 9' out and it is really nice. not as fast as I would have thought, which is fine with me. I'm very pleased withthe fit and finish and action. I built them both for backpacking trips. I figure I can get both tubes in the side pocket next to the tent poles. For some reason I bought 2 of the 9'. One of these days I'll build it and then sell it.