most consider ocean kayaks to be cheap... However I fish the hell out of the cheapest of cheap which is the green pelican at academy. I might not be able to go as fast but never really had a balance problem.
Cheap compared to what other brands? I've only kayaked in the bay and surf around Port Aransas and a sit inside kayak would suck ass for that I think. I havent relaly messed around with any others, the two Oceans my mom have worked for casual fishing.
On the 8th day god created the Super Swamper TSL and said "go forth and kick ass"