The Tarpon 100, 120, 140, and 160 all offer what many consider to be the most comfortable SOT seat and driest ride available. They are virtually indestructible in the hands of all but the most extreme users. They will easily last a lifetime of heavy use with minimal care. Without a doubt Wilderness Systems builds exceptional plastic kayaks. Stuff I don't want wet I put in a dry bag easy. That means I and my stuff will probably get wet. ![]() The Orbix hatches used on these boats look really cool and are convenient to open and close but they all leak which some people consider a really big deal. ![]() The Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140 is not marketed as a lightweight boat, so I'm not going to deduct points because it's heavy, but know that it is. So what the heck is a surf ski kayak anyway? Surf ski kayaks have been around… Full reviewĪ versatile, high quality kayak built to last a lifetime. Most of all, it's an absolute pleasure to paddle. It's also beautiful to look at both on and off the water. It's a composite boat, which means unlike its roto-molded siblings, it's very lightweight not to mention easily repaired. The Stellar S14S is a hybrid cross between a recreational SOT and a surf ski kayak. Full reviewīeen wishing for a high performance, lightweight SOT? Your wish has been granted. ![]() Since then they have expanded into surf boards, paddle boards, small sailboats, and kayaks. By the late 1980s BIC Sport was a world leader in windsurf manufacturing. BIC Sport grew from the family’s passion for water sports and expertise in sustainable manufacturing. In 1979 BIC Sport was founded by the Bich family, makers of BIC pens and lighters. Mention BIC and most people think about lighters and writing pens, but they make so much more. They sell direct to the consumer… Full reviewĪ tough little kayak with surprising performance. When you purchase a Seaward Kayak you buy a product on which you can depend to take you further." Find them here Seaward Kayaks is located in Canada and hand builds all their composite boats from the finest materials. Our reputation is based on quality, innovation and attention to detail. From their website, "Seaward has produced the finest handcrafted kayaks in the world for 30 years. They were great in the bay in the Outerbanks-even had our dog on the kayak with us! Wilderness Systems builds a sturdy… Full reviewīeauty and performance at a reasonable price point. I love the size in that we can throw them in the back of his truck without using a carrier. We have used them in the bay and various lakes. We are extremely satisfied with the kayaks and can't wait for warmer weather to take them out this spring! So far we are very happy with the Tarpon 100 kayaks. My husband and I bought the Tarpon 100 kayaks for each other for Christmas 2017. I don't need a kayak carrier on my truck. What I like about it is that when I am done with it, I just deflate it and store it away. I am 340 pounds and this kayak will carry me, my fishing equipment, and camping gear. It took me a few tries to get it set up right, but once it was set up, it was great. I bought this kayak from Costco last year to go fishing on the lakes. This kayak holds two people and or 485 pounds. I have used it for fishing and for pleasure paddling too. I mainly bought this kayak for duck hunting three years ago. It’s a comfortable kayak that I can sit in for hours duck hunting. I have had it out on the Delaware River in strong crosswinds and had no issues paddling it through the waves. ![]() This kayak is easy to paddle, carries me in full winter clothes plus decoys and gear. I bought the 12' version as I am 6'3" tall and over 250 lbs. I purchased this kayak mainly for duck hunting. Read my reviews on those to see just how highly I regard them. They were extremely functional tools that struck a fine balance between fishing and touring, stability and glide. The Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 and Tarpon 140 kayaks used to be the best all around roto-molded polyethylene kayaks on the planet. The new Tarpon 120 2020 It is with great sadness I write this review. *Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 2020 Version* Marketed as an improvement over the original, this boat is anything but.
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