Wilderness Systems Pungo 140 Kayak
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Ideal for larger paddlers, the Wilderness Systems Pungo 140 kayak offers the speed and storage of a multiday touring kayak, but with a spacious open cockpit and stable hull design.
Shop similar products- Multi-chine hull is very efficient and provides great stability for a paddler at any skill level
- Large open cockpit makes it easy to get in and out and provides extra room to shift about
- Phase 3 AirPro seating system has 6-way adjustment so you can customize your seating position to meet your comfort needs
- Contoured seat and seat back have variable padding densities, more where you need it and less where you don't, saving on weight and improving breathability
- Seat's leg lifter has a softer edge that contours to thighs, alleviating pressure points that cause legs to go numb
- Thigh and knee padding with SlideLock XL foot brace system maximizes comfort and ensures optimal paddling position
- Full-size, watertight bow and stern hatches with bulkheads holds your lunch and extra clothes; Orbix hatch covers seal tightly with easy to open latches
- Removable Kayak Konsole provides added storage space and convenience
- Bungee deck rigging provides added space to secure dry bags
- Soft-touch, ergonomic carry handles have soft rubber construction for easy portage to and from the water
Made in USA.
View all Wilderness Systems Day Touring Kayaks| Best Use | Flatwater Kayaking |
|---|---|
| Material(s) | Polyethylene |
| Length | 14 feet |
| Width | 28 inches |
| Depth | 13 inches |
| Weight | 58 pounds |
| Cockpit Size | 57 x 22 inches |
| Seat Type | Padded / Foam |
| Number of Paddlers | 1-person |
| Paddle Included | No |
| Hatch Capacity | Unavailable |
| Weight Capacity (lbs) | 350 pounds |
| Tracking System | None |
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Great Kayak - Wilderness Systems Impresses!
We have had nine kayaks and have taken countless trips in the Pacific Northwest over the last six years. We have ended up with four of what I think are the best recreational kayaks money can buy after buying and selling a bunch of them (Three Pungo 120s and One Pungo 140). We love exploring and don't need to go crazy fast to get there. The exception is that I specifically bought the 14 foot Pungo to do a race that goes up against the current in the Deschutes. It's performed great and way better than the 120s. It definitely tracks way better and doesn't turn as well as the shorter ones, but as a 6' tall 190lb guy, I have no issue maneuvering this beast of a kayak around. We have packed tons of gear and food/drinks for beach lunches, etc. and the 140 is able to take more than any other kayak, so it turns into the drink cooler. The quality, storage, openness of the cockpit, weight, seat comfort, and durability are all top notch on this kayak. I am specifically writing this kayak to try and offset the low rating that the other person on here left. This is a wonderful kayak and if you are looking for something that can keep up with some of the sleeker and faster kayaks and don't mind giving up a little maneuverability, but still like stability, this is a great option.
Awesome customer service !
This is our second kayak through REI. My sister and I love their product knowledge and customer service. We also love our new Pongo 140’s!
Kayak Review, NOT shipping review like others...
I am writing this review for the kayak itself, NOT for problems with shipping or quality control. This kayak is great and the keel is not bent. I love all the bells and whistles, and its very fast and stable. Read other reviews online and you will see most people agree with me.
Great Boat
Tracks well Fast in the water Have Pungo 120 and 140 If you do overnight trips the 140 boat can carry 350 to 400 lbs. and disperse weight in water
My attempt to buy this boat ended in failure.
My new Pungo 140 arrived defective - the keel is bent by several degrees near the stern. The result is that it takes at least four right strokes for every one left stroke to go in a straight line. If you paddle normally, the boat will make a U-turn. No amount of adjusting my sitting position or creative ballasting with gym weights would fix the issue. I returned the boat to the retailer. Upon inspection, they immediately agreed that there was cause for replacement. I waited two weeks. They got another new Pungo 140, and it had a *worse* keel deflection, and in addition also had hull denting at the fore and aft compartment bulkheads. We are moving backwards because the new boat is worse. I rejected the second boat without even taking it out of the store. To be clear, the sales staff agreed with me immediately that the boats are defective. So far my experience could be classified as "total disaster". One very frustrating trip on a boat with a mind of it's own, and then a disheartening replacement with a worse example. I don't have a boat, and the season is almost done. Wilderness Systems makes my favorite kayaks, and I love the Pungo 140. But somehow, somewhere, we do have a quality control issue here. Of all the things a boat builder must do, first *the keel must be dead straight*, and second *the hull must be symmetric and smooth*. If those two are not done correctly, no amount of cool hatch covers, cargo bungies, or "Kayak Konsoles" are going to fix it. I'm still working with my retailer (they have been great) and have faith that they will come through, but for now my 2016 season appears to be at an end. Based on my experience, I can not recommend this boat to a friend.