• The Osprey is 1Kg lighter and 10cm shorter than the NextGen 9. • The NextGen 9 is 10cm longer. • The NextGen 9 is 3cm wider. • The seat in the NextGen 9 is raised off the deck of the kayak and will allow the user to not get a wet butt. • 5 years of warranty on the hull of the NextGen 9 vs 3 years for the Osprey. • The NextGen 9 is upgradable as it can fit a track rail system and a rudder. The Track Rail system can be found here: https://k2f.com.au/s/cdK. The Rudder system can be found here: https://k2f.com.au/s/cdQ. • The NextGen 9 comes with a tackle box that fits into the centre hatch as a part of the kayak package. • The NextGen 9 is much easier to stand up in as it has a dedicated stand-up area that is purposely designed to provide increased balance when standing and can fit traction pads. Traction Pads for the NextGen 9 can be found here: https://k2f.com.au/s/cdN. • One eight inch and one nine inch water resistant storage hatches. • Built-in foot braces to help with controlling the kayak while paddling. • Four built-in rod holders, with an additional swivel rod holder. • Six scupper holes to allow easy draining of water on the deck of the kayak. • Bungee cord on the back storage area to keep items strapped down.