I test drove a Mirage several years ago for a Cruising World New Products column. We had it at King Park in Newport, RI, and a kayak instructor was in the same area with acouple of students. I went roaring past them with my arms folded.
We also had a Walker Bay 8 there . . . I bought it on the spot and still have it (tho it hasn't seen the water in a few years).