This boat has some really cool improvements. I'm not a whitewater kayaker, so it's not the right boat for me, but I love to see the improvements they've made. Improvements include:
400-denier Vectran fabric (increased stiffness and durbility)
Foot brace
heavy-duty seat
knee cups
back-band
inflatable hip pads
I imagine we'll see a lot of the improvements here trickle down to the packrafts. More durable materials, better seats, etc. I'm in the market for a packraft, but I'm afraid as soon as I buy one they'll come out with a new and improved version that's 2 lbs lighter for the same price...