Great review. Agree with your points. For what it’s worth, I Have both and prefer the astral! It just feels like there is a lot better range of motion and maneuverability.
Thanks for the comparison. I have been using a Ninja for five or six years for canoeing. I recently picked up a kayak and I find the Ninja panels are so thick, they bother me now since I have a seat back. I’m thinking major a Blue Jacket since these two areare so similar.