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Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130T Tandem Sit-On-Top Kayak

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Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130T Tandem Sit-On-Top Kayak

$849.00

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Item # 750663

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Have a blast paddling with a friend in the Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130T. Lots of storage space means you can take your toys with you.

Gen2 high-density polyethylene construction offers performance, rugged durability and affordability
Multi-chine hull responds to leans and delivers terrific secondary stability; self-bailing hull design ensures flotation in rough water
Features tankwells fore and aft and 2 hatches to carry your coolers, tackle boxes and other essentials; deck rigging over tankwells secure your gear
High-back, adjustable Phase 3™ backrests and molded-in footbraces keep you comfortable; padded backrests fold down for transport
6 in. midship hatches keeps small valuables stowed away
Molded center seat enables solo paddling or comfortable seating for a child or pet
Integrated water bottle holders keep refreshing beverages close at hand
Comfort carry handles at bow, stern and sides make transport to and from the water a cinch
Paddle holder offers a handy spot to store your paddle when you need both hands

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Item 750663

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Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130T Tandem Sit-On-Top Kayak Customer Reviews

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Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130T Tandem Sit-on-Top Kayak

4.3

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (6)
Stable (5)

Cons

Heavy (3)

Best Uses

Day trip (3)

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Sep

2007

(18 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

2 years and still good

By Fastcannondale

from Oak Park, CA

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Beginners
Quiet Lakes

Comments about Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130T Tandem Sit-on-Top Kayak:

I bought this kayak two years ago and I am still enjoying it. I have used it out of the harbor on the ocean with my gradeschool daughters and they find it enjoyable. I have also used it for a beach launch with some difficulty, but still made it. (Exciting in a 5 foot shorebreak when you go vertical before wiping out to oncoming surf! The waterproof hatches do work well.)

It is best on lakes, I use it up in the Sierras as it can go where a lot of motorized boats cannot. It is stable, and with two experienced paddlers on lat water, it can move at a fair rate of speed.

The only negative is getting it off the roof of my SUV with only one person due to the size of the boat.

I would buy this again if I needed another tandem recreational kayak.

Sep

2007

(14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Love It!

By dadCharles

from Beaufort, SC

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy for all ages to use
Rugged
Stable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Beginners
Quiet Lakes
Rivers

Comments about Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130T Tandem Sit-on-Top Kayak:

We got this for our kids and parents to use, it's great. We take 2 adults & kid in middle. Very stable, easy entry/exit, tracks decently, fairly easy to move once you get going. Holds up well to oyster shell scrapes. Comfortable seats and 2 sealed compartments for water bottles and keys. It's HEAVY, you'll need a cart to move it and strong arms/back to car top it.

Oct

2007

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Tarpon tandem

By Justin-san

from San Juan Capistrano, CA

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Great all around

Comments about Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130T Tandem Sit-on-Top Kayak:

I have used this kayak with my kids at Santa Cruz Island. It is more comfortable than other tandems I have used. My wife and I paddeled it around Dana Point harbor and she loved it. It is stable and the fold up seat backs are a great idea.

Mar

2010

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great buy for the money

By Outdoors enthusiast

from Aliso Viejo, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy to Paddle
Stable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping

Comments about Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130T Tandem Sit-on-Top Kayak:

Bought this kayak "by accident". Had another brand which I returned due to a defect and decided to try the Tarpon 130. It was a good trade! It is stable, tracks better than any other tandem I have tried (tried several) and it's comfortable. As a result I now have another T130 and two singles, a T100 and a T120. Need this many to keep a family of 5 on the water! Happy paddling.

Jul

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Kayak 130T

By Chuck

from Malibu California

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Maneuverability

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Ocean Swells

Comments about Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130T Tandem Sit-on-Top Kayak:

Vikki and I take it out through Channel Island Harbor, Ventura Harbor, Santa Barbara Harbor and Big Bear Lake. Great in swells and moves well. Lots of fun.

Jun

2010

4.0

We like it

By Ryan Rossi

from Redondo Beach, CA

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Comfortable
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Ocean Swells

Comments about Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130T Tandem Sit-on-Top Kayak:

We needed a Kayak to paddle the Catalina channel...This one worked. We even went on a stormy day and only flipped 3 times...Easy to remount. Now we just go fishing and surfing with it...works great.[@]