The cockpit walls are a bit lower than the Vega to allow easier remounting and the seat is wider to accommodate a wider range of paddlers. The nose has a little less volume in height due to the lowered gunwales around the cockpit allowing for less resistance in cross wind. The Vega Flex holds very similar lines to the Vega; from a distance, they look identical. The Vega Flex has a scupper drain system underneath the hull that allows for continuous and effective draining. Adjustable foot brace steering system that is connected to a spring return rudder for optimal steering.