Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 Kayak
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Price: $850.00
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| They say you can't have it all, but you can. Introducing the redesigned Tarpon 120 Kayak. The Tarpon 120 is for those who desire a versatile sit-on-top that's size isn't as extensive as it's performance capabilities, yet still has plenty of room room for any sized paddler and their gear. The Tarpon 120 takes advantage of even more storage capacity with new hinged hatch covers and a large tankwell. | ||||||
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The S.U.V. of the Sit-on-Top world. The T-120 is nimble but still tracks well for a 12' yak. More than adequate storage and lots of deck space make this kayak at home in the lake, on the river or in the ocean.
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| Reviewer: | L D Van Meter | Rating: | 5 | Date: | 11/03/2009 |
| Review: | This is the 2nd kayak that I have purchased, the first one is a whitewater kayak, I discovered this kayak last January, and fell in love with it. Looks to be the best fishing kayak on the market today, after 10 months of research, I finally decided on the Tarpon 120. I want to tell anyone that is in the market for this kind or any kind, the guys at Austin Canoe and Kayak are the very best, they customized it for me just the way I wanted and it got here in record time, I ordered late Friday afternoon, they had to fix it up I guess on Saturday, and shipped it on Monday and I got it on Tuesday, unbelievable, great job guys. Very happy with my comlete experience with ACK. | ||||
| Reviewer: | Doc in Missouri | Rating: | 5 | Date: | 10/12/2009 |
| Review: | The Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 is everything all of the other reviews have said and more. This is my first SOT and it is outstanding for stability. The storage hatches are great and this yak will hold a three day tour worth of gear easily both dry inside and in the well. The seat is very comfortable and the ride is as dry as claimed even without the plugs although I recommend them on the moderate rivers of MO. First rate design is both stable and a straight tracker. This will not be my last Wilderness Systems yak. | ||||
| Reviewer: | AC in Santa Barbara | Rating: | 5 | Date: | 11/24/2008 |
| Review: | I agonized over (and tested) many makes and models before settling on the Tarpon 120 as a 70/30 fishing/recreational platform. I think it is easy to get sold on more kayak than you need on the theory that you really need half your garage out on the water with you when you're fishing. But I remembered how much fun I have with minimalist float tubing inland, and got the Tarpon. The Tarpon is fast and incredibly stable. Blind folded I'd guess it's a 13 footer easy. I like the minimal width because it lets me dig deep on my paddle stroke without banging the gunwales all the time like I did on the big Prowler models. And no flippers to retract in the kelp beds. Besides Hobie, I want an upper body workout! I am a big enough guy, well over 200#, and I still manage to keep my butt dry, even without scupper plugs. My FAVORITE part is that at 12 feet even, the Tarpon fits INSIDE my VW van! That puts me out on the Pacific in less than 20 minutes door to surf, including loading. My only complaint is that the space between my legs doesn't have room for much more than one small tackle tray. I may opt for a vest PFD like I use on my float tube. | ||||
| Reviewer: | Marvin Blystone | Rating: | 5 | Date: | 07/29/2008 |
| Review: | Well, we started with two Tarpon 100's, but the wife's long legs cried for the adjustable footrests of the 120. All of a sudden, four (that's right, FOUR) 120's had been purchased for members of the family and the 100's sold to a friend who is planning on buying a 120 for his wife. The boats are very stable and seem to be a bit faster than the 100's. The only complaint would be the pinetree plugs that hold the seats to the hull. We've lost two already, but since the hulls are threaded, they might just get replaced with some stainless steel screws! All in all, great boats with lots of value for the money. Buy yourself a couple and go get on the water! | ||||
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