I purchased my first yak a few months ago so I'm still new but did alot of research before I bought one.I've seen the freedomhawk,heard it's really heavy and the whole outrigger thing seems a little gimmicky,not for me.I can stand in mine,only do it once in awhile to stretch my legs.Haven't tried casting while standing yet but I'm pretty sure I can do it on a calm day.There are alot of yaks that you can stand in,all the big Malibu's,the Cobra Fish n Dive and a few more but knowing what I know now,I would have opted for a slimmer,less "stable" yak.The big ones with a wide beam(mine is 33")are more work to paddle and it takes you longer to get where you're going.If I could or when I purchase another it will probably be an OK with a 28" beam.