You definitely need two people to secure the kayak. So my previous pair wore out, and I spent a long time searching for whatever current model they have that has wide bands with padding. Loved the length! He can run and hike in them, play outdoor basketball or soccer, and they even wear well with jeans for school functions. In love with the products from i-blason :) I work at Verizon and would definitely recommend to customers I?ve been using the company supplied David Clark headset for the past 13 years. I plug my headphones into my computer and phone directly. These were the best $20 I have ever spent. my reg size is 4 1/2 but some close toe I can get by with size 5. From what I can tell so far they will likely last me thru another season or possibly more.