Welcome caster180
I've had one since Xmas. It hasn't had a great deal of use yet so I can't comment fully, but I do like it. I don't find it as nice to use as my Daiwa AWB, but I think it is more versatile, and defo has more backbone so should cope with moderately rough ground as well as clean beaches.
There are certainly slimmer and better rods around, but I do think this is a good 'un for the money (same can also be said of the cheaper Sandstorm) which will provide many years of good service.
If you are intending to use it with the reel in the low position then you will be interested to know that it doesn't come with a reducer.
As ever with rod choice, it comes down to personal preference and intended use.