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Wilderness Systems Tsunami 125 Kayak

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Item # 734501

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With the stability and agility of a recreational kayak and the space and efficiency of a sea kayak, Tsunami 125 kayak is sized for day and overnight trips.

Hull is crafted in high-density Gen2™ polyethylene for amazing durability and easy care
Light weight and shorter stature make this kayak highly maneuverable; great for day and overnight trips
Solid initial and secondary stability reassures beginners, while speed and handling delight more seasoned paddlers
Cockpit is sized for larger paddlers
Equipped with 2 generous hatches plus plenty of deck rigging, letting you easily stow up to a weekend's worth of food and gear
Paddle comfortably all day thanks to the adjustable seat, thigh and hip support, updated padding is softer, thicker and more comfortable
Bulkheads in bow and stern along with rubber hatch covers keep gear secure and dry while assisting with flotation
Phase3™ padded seat and backrest can be adjusted on the fly to relieve fatigue on extended outings—3-D adjustment delivers a custom fit
Slidelock footrail system is easily adjustable, comfortable and rugged; footbraces adjust via extension rod that places positioning at your fingertips
Perimeter lines for enhanced safety; comfort carry toggles for easier transport to and from the water

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Item 734501

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Wilderness Systems Tsunami 125 Kayak Customer Reviews

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Wilderness Systems Tsunami 125 Kayak

4.6

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (5)
Easy to paddle (5)
Good maneuverability (5)
Easy in/out (4)
Stable (4)

Cons

Heavy (3)

Best Uses

Day trip (5)
Flat waters (5)
Rivers (5)
Kayak camping (4)

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Jun

2009

(28 of 32 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Boat for Small Winding Rivers

By CalPaddler

from Chico, CA

About Me Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy To Lift
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Rivers

Comments about Wilderness Systems Tsunami 125 Kayak:

Actually, REI has it wrong. The 120 is for smaller paddlers. The 125 has a higher cockpit combing for LARGER paddlers. Great tracking AND turning! (not a common attribute)Rock solid stability makes open water re-entry a breeze. (again, not common in a 12 footer) Very good seat. This is one of the few 12 footers I can get my long legs into and still get my feet on the braces. It actually paddles much better than the 145! which I was not impressed with at all (back to the drawing board on that one, Wilderness) This is a good creek/lake/river boat where making tight turns is a must. A LOT of boat for the money, and I own a very fancy British-style rig as well. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to a beginner for everything (no whitewater)or a more advanced paddler looking for a maneuverable creek-touring boat. (Perfect for California's small Coast Range creeks and rivers). And with Wilderness Systems you know you are getting a quality boat, unlike some other brand-names that used to be quality boats but aren't anymore. I love it, if you need a short boat, this is it! If you are a smaller person, check out the 120, not the 125. It will fit you much better.

Jul

2008

(25 of 25 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

If you can only have one kayak

By AZ_Jack

from Tempe AZ

About Me Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping
Rivers

Comments about Wilderness Systems Tsunami 125 Kayak:

This is my first kayak and I have no regrets with my choice. I use it mainly on lakes but on its first river trip it performed admirely.
It's a little heavy to load on the roof rack alone but after looking at some Dura-lites and talking with owners I'll take the durability.
Wilderness Systems seats are the best.

Dec

2008

(19 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Comfort, maneuverability & Cargo

By dbwesq

from Pine Barrens of Southern NJ

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping
Rivers

Comments about Wilderness Systems Tsunami 125 Kayak:

My 2nd boat, replaced a 10' Prodigy so I didn't have the speed or maneuverability of this boat. I generally do 6 to 8 hour trips and even with an old man's back I am always comfortable (5'8"/215). With the 2 hatches, room behind the seat and in front of the foot pegs and all the deck rigging I easily carry a weekends worth of gear and frankly there's room for the extras needed for a week long trip. I'm a flat water (Jersey Pine Barren mostly) paddler. Empty this boat gets up and over fallen trees and has leg room to let me get down to near deck level to get under trees. It reacts well and gets great mileage (not to mention the sun/moon roof which comes as standard equipment.) My next boat will only be bought to shed some weight as the 54 lbs (empty) is getting heavier as I get older. ...db

Aug

2010

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great for day trips or weekend jaunts!

By Tradster

from Phoenix, AZ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping
Rivers

Comments about Wilderness Systems Tsunami 125 Kayak:

We've used them on mellow parts of the Verde River and it makes tight, twisty turns easy to negotiate. Fun for overnighters on the Black Canyon of the Colorado below Hoover Dam. Nice on lakes. Works well in windy conditions. Careful packing allows for two or three day trips without any problems. It is very stable and paddles where you want it to go. These are our first kayaks and both my wife and I love them.

Mar

2011

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Awesome Boat

By Mountaineer00

from NW Arkansas

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping
Rivers

Comments about Wilderness Systems Tsunami 125 Kayak:

I've been extremely pleased with this boat. I've always had sea kayaks in the past that I've used in the Pamlico sound. Due to a move I didn't have room for a 17' boat so I scaled down to this. Not a bad decision at all. This boat tracks true and has excellent maneuverability. Holds plenty of cargo and is exceptionally stable in a wide variety of situations.