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Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 Kayak with Dashboard

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Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 Kayak with Dashboard

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From calm-water cruises to taking on wind and chop, the Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 kayak will get you to your destination with a smile on your face.

Gen2™ high-density polyethylene construction offers great performance and rugged durability
Multichine, distinct-keel hull delivers stability and easy handling with tracking unexpected in kayaks of this shorter length
Roomy cockpit offers comfort and a boat that's easy to get in and out of, even for full-size paddlers
Phase3™ seats allow you to easily adjust angle of recline, back height and thigh support
Seat adjusts on the fly via comfy T-grip handle to relieve fatigue on long paddles; thigh/knee pads just inside cockpit rim offer extra comfort
Slidelock footrail system is easily adjustable, comfortable and rugged; footbraces adjust via extension rod that places positioning at your fingertips
Generous stern hatch holds your lunch, paddling gear and extra clothes; hatch measures 18.5 x 12.5 in.
Redesigned hatch cover features a hinged design and locking lever; to open hatch, simply slide lever to unlock cover and flip open to access gear
Redesigned dashboard features a dry storage area with a hinged hatch cover, mesh utility compartments, cup holder and gear trays—perfect for keys, phone or GPS
Comes with bulkhead flotation, carry handles and a cup holder built into the seat
Bungee deck rigging provides quick-and-easy external storage

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Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 Kayak with Dashboard Customer Reviews

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Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 Kayak with Dashboard

4.6

(based on 11 reviews)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (11)
Easy to paddle (11)
Stable (11)
Good maneuverability (10)
Easy in/out (8)

Cons

Best Uses

Day trip (10)
Flat waters (10)
Rivers (8)
Kayak camping (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Advanced (4), Beginner (3), Casual/ recreational (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 11 customers

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Jun

2009

(37 of 38 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fantastic first kayak

By Dyna Lady

from Las Vegas, NV

About Me Beginner

See all my reviews

Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Rivers

Comments about Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 Kayak with Dashboard:

I love this kayak! I took it up & down the Colorado River below the Hoover Dam on a 16-mile round trip in windy, choppy conditions. It's easy to get it moving up to speed & is quite maneuverable. My only complaint was that the kayak had a tendency to turn broadside to the wind (and it was really windy!) but I've been told that all kayaks do that. The seat is really comfy; I paddled for nearly 8 hours & have absolutely no complaints. In fact, I felt like I could keep on paddling another few hours. I love the dashboard; it's perfect for stashing sunscreen, food bars, water bottles, & other small items you need close at hand. The cockpit on this kayak is huge; I had no problems hopping in & out when I stopped to sight-see. This kayak is also fairly easy for me to load on & off the truck (my husband has a Ford F150 with a Yakima Outdoorsman rack on the bed). I'd be perfectly comfortable taking the truck & the kayak out by myself. Overall, I'm really happy with the Pungo 120 & can't wait to take it on a weekend overnight trip.

Sep

2009

(11 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent beginner to intermediate kayak

By stormy

from Riverside, WA

About Me Recreational

See all my reviews

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 Pungo 120 Kayak with Dashboard:

My husband and I bought a pair of these kayaks about a month ago. These are our first kayaks, although we had been out a few times in others. We are really enjoying them. So far we have been in several larger lakes in moderately windy conditions (about 1' swells and chop) as well a a trip in a calm river with low water. The boats handled as we expected. They are very responsive to turning input, track well and are stable compared to the shorter boats we'd tried previously. They will serve us very well.

May

2011

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great all-around boat

By Mikross57

from Springfield, MA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Needs a Drain plug

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Rapids
Rivers

Comments about Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 Kayak with Dashboard:

This is the boat I wanted from day one. It took me a couple of years to outgrow my old boat, and couldn't be happier with this upgrade. I've used it on mild rapids (Saco river near North Conway NH) assorted lakes, the Connecticut River near Springfield, MA, and tidal estuaries in Boston Harbor.
This kayak is like a mac. Easy to use, very forgiving of error, and it makes one a better paddler. I've found the boat to track well in any water conditions, remain stable in heavier chop or rapids, and I appreciate the handled hatch entry to dry storage area, instead of the neoprene elastic wrapped cover type. My only complaint is a lack of a drain plug at the bow end, so getting excess water out requires a bilge pump or sponge, instead of simply tipping the boat on end to drain. The easily adjustable phase three seat is the best in the market. The included dashboard has a great storage area for little things, and actually deflected some chop from coming into the cockpit. The cockpit is roomy, and entry/exit is quite easy. (I'm 6'1", 235#)

Jun

2010

(7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I LOVE my Pungo!

By grcity_grl

from Grand Rapids, MI

About Me Beginner

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Rivers

Comments about Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 Kayak with Dashboard:

I am so glad I spent the extra money and went with the Pungo for my first kayak. We also purchased a few $300 basic kayaks, and given the chance again I would always pay the extra $$ for the better quality boat. I constantly look for any opportunity to go out on the water because I have so much fun with it. Get one if you can!

Jan

2010

(5 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent boat, I have two of them.

By Josh the kayaker

from Louisville, KY

About Me Advanced

See all my reviews

Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping
Rivers

Comments about Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 Kayak with Dashboard:

The weight can be a little much for small people to handle alone. It would be awesome if it lost 10lbs.

Sep

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great value and experience

By Marcbev

from Morrisville, NC

About Me Advanced

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping

Comments about Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 Kayak with Dashboard:

I kayak about 3 times a week with an average time of 4 hours per trip. I love this kayak! It tracks, glides and maneuvers really well. It is comfortable on long trips and for it's size can store enough equip. for over nights. The Pongo 120 out performs longer kayaks yet the size is manageable for river trips. I am pleased with this purchase and highly recommend it.

Jul

2011

(2 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Attention to detail seems to be slipping

By johnvan

from New Hampshire/Wisconsin

About Me Advanced

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Easy to Paddle
Stable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Flat Waters

Comments about Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 Kayak with Dashboard:

My wife and I purchased a 14' Pungo a number of years ago and loved it so much that we decided to pick up this 120 as well. While I like the overall design and durability of the kayak, the detail work has really dropped from our older model. The new hatch system began leaking from the first paddle, as did the bulkhead. The dashboard is a great idea if you're only lake paddling, but if you do any river paddling where you need to get in and out more than once (ie, make a portage, walk it through the shallows, etc) expect to scrape your shins on this as you enter the yak. And every now and then, a "mystery nut" or other piece of hardware falls out from under the seat. As much as I hate to say this, we'll be looking at a different manufacturer group for out next kayak.

Jul

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent Kayak

By Dennis D

from Atlanta GA

About Me Beginner

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Lift
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Rivers

Comments about Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 Kayak with Dashboard:

I have used this Kayak twice now. Both times on a fairly large lake with intermittent large boat traffic. I have found it very stable in both smooth and choppy water. It handled the wakes of other boats well. It tracks very well, and is easy to paddle. The storage is great. The dashboard is and excellent addition. It give you good small item storage. The hatch is easy to get into while in the water. I can't wait to get out on the water again.

Jul

2010

(1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

great little boat

By no name thanks

from nashville,tenn.

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy To Lift
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Difficult Entry & Exit

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Rivers

Comments about Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 Kayak with Dashboard:

great handling boat for beginners as well as experienced paddlers. a few problems are the stern hatch if the boat rolls over the hatch can come loose with the loss of contents. it should be mounted to boat, the hatch also provides egress clearance for taller people. the cockpit cover does not go over the hatch i think a redesign would improve. there is no drain hole as iam used to on other kyaks. i still really enjoy my pungo 120.

Nov

2011

5.0

Love my Pungo!

By homerskillet

from Everett

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Day Trips

Comments about Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 Kayak with Dashboard:

Maybe not the ultimate kayak for the ultimate kayaker, but for an easy to get in and out of, easy to paddle, stable, comfortable and robust craft, this can't be beat. I am finding out about kayaks, fairly new to the activity, and I am impressed with the street cred that Wilderness
Systems has. I put this in the water at the Snohomish estuary, have my choice of miles of protected or unprotected water to navigate, and while I don't stay out in real blow me downs, it handles some stiff chop no problem, keeps on tracking straight and glides nicely. Cockpit is so big you could nap in it, have only been out in winter/cold water and with no protection have not attempted a roll, with such a wide beam might be kind of slow going. For a fun, easy to paddle, large capacity boat, this can't be beat. Won't be my last boat, but I hope I can keep it for friends to use as needed.