FAQ

What can I do to make myself fit better in my kayak?

Most of our boats come with a comprehensive outfitting system. Consult the instructions that came with your boat to ensure that you are getting the full potential of the existing system. If that isn’t enough, you may also opt to bolster that system...

There is no bow foam wall in the front of my boat. Should there be?

You may notice some older recreational models include bow foam flotation while the newer models of these boats does not. After a review of flotation in (brand) recreational kayaks and comprehensive testing against the American Boat and Yacht Council...

Standard Polyetheylene Plastic Repair Guide

STANDARD POLYETHEYLENE PLASTIC REPAIR GUIDE

Rudder Installation on a Tarpon 140

Reposted from the Wilderness Systems blog, written by Kyle Sawyer Well since there were no directions in the box and I knew how to install these rudders, I figured I would post a how to on mounting a rudder on the tarpon 140. Step 1: put wire cable...

Replacement Seatbacks

There are two different possible scenarios: 1) The spring & plunger securing the seatback is missing but the seatback is in otherwise fine condition. Click here to see the “symptoms” of a missing spring and plunger. If this is the case you can...

Pungos and Rudder Systems

The Pungo can not accept a rudder; however, it was designed to not need one as much as some other boats. Contrary to popular belief, kayak rudders are intended to help kayaks go straight, not turn. A crosswind will naturally cause our kayaks to turn...

Proper Paddling Position

Reposted from the Wilderness Systems blog, written by James P. Shank As we all know, proper positioning in the kayak can be the key to a successful day on the water, or waking up the next morning in pain, and wondering if we'll live to see the...