Wilderness Systems Tarpon 160

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Hits: 588         4.5 (2) Specs Length: 16' / 488 cm Width: 28" / 71 cm Weight: 78 lbs. / 35 kg Capacity: 375 lbs. / 170 kg Price: $1245 Description This well laid-out kayak maintains performance and dryness even when loaded down with gear. The kayak for long distance outings that tireless anglers swear by. Shown with optional rudder. Made in the USA. The mark by which other SOTs measure themselves. Room for you, your gear and your big, adventurous spirit. Features SlideTrax Universal Mounting Plate 3.5 lb Anchor w/ Bag Tarpon Storage Pockets Side Carry Handles with Paddle Holder 8-inch Orbix Midship Hatch Keepers Footbrace System SlideTrax System Large Oval Orbix Bow Hatch Comfort Carry Handles Rudder Ready Tankwell w/ Bungee Options Tarpon 140 Angler with Rudder edition / MSRP: US $1470 User reviews Average user rating from: 2 user(s)   Overall Rating of this Kayak For Fishing.:   4.5   Name* Email* Review title Ratings (the higher the better) Overall Rating of this Kayak For Fishing. Rate it12345 Comments   Tarpon 160 Angler 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful this is the boat i rate all other performance long boats against. This is a serious boat Overall Rating of this Kayak For Fishing.:   5.0 Was this review helpful to you? Reviewed by ALMAN January 10, 2010 Top 10 Reviewer View all my reviews Report this review     06 160i Tarpon 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful Ive had my tarpon over a year now and have enjoyed it greatly.Its fast and handles small creeks to open lakes great. I have not been on salt water as of yet so cant say for surf. I have been on class 2-3 rapids with it and it did great. Its very stable for its speed but from what Ive saw not as stable as some other SOT kayaks but you get that speed . Ive only fell out of it once by accident and that was going off a 3 foot drop off a wall into a river. To me it has only 2 faults that are not a physics issue . One its a wet ride with any chop on the water for me at 220 pounds which looks to be improved on the 09 model with new seat setup and drain holes. Two a lot of rounded edges and odd unnecessary angles in the foot wells which make it harder to mount fishing gear . It looks like they have improved that on the 09 models but I have not seen it first hand so Im not sure how much improvement . I highly recommend this kayak if you are looking to go fishing one day and touring the next. Its plenty big for a 3 or more day touring trip while stable enough to fish off of with out worry of taking a swim. Reviewer: Jason from Southern Va Overall Rating of this Kayak For Fishing.:   4.0 Was this review helpful to you? Reviewed by Admin November 27, 2009 #1 Reviewer View all my reviews Report this review       Reviews powered by JReviews Express