Rusty Carter

6 foot 205 lbs paddler. This will be my first kayak, I’m convinced about SOF and very familiar with tools, the idea of this build is not intimidating at all. I will be paddling the small rivers and large creeks around Middle TN mostly with the idea that eventually I will get some time on the lakes and slightly faster rivers in a wider area. Question 1 - What designs would you recommend for me? Question 2 - Of the two books, which should I start with?