FAQ

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...

Phase 3 Outfitting Adjustment Guide

The Phase 3 cockpit in your Wilderness Systems boat is a multi-component system that was designed for comfort, performance and safety. It is important to get all of the components adjusted properly. The model of kayak you have will determine which...

Is it hard to learn to kayak?

Kayaking can be as easy or challenging as you want, depending on your choice of on-the-water environments. You can learn the basic skills for kayaking in protected waters in just a few hours. It's best to take a class with a qualified instructor, to...

Installing a Sonar in Your SOT

Before setting my sights on reservoir fishing, I thought that I had no need for a depth finder. Carefully studying a rivers surface, I could foretell the locations of ledge rocks and boulders by the boils they deflected to the surface. While fishing...

Installing a Marine Compass

This video show you how to install a marine compass on a Wilderness Systems kayak equipped with a compass recess area on the deck.

How To Make a 360 Degree Lantern

Reposted from the Wilderness Systems blog, by Joe Poole Here is a video I made showing how to make a 360 degree lantern out of a Wyler Light drink mix can and a Mini-Maglite. It is brighter than any kayak light I have seen on the market today. Here...

How To Install Your Rudder Service Kit

Follow the instructions on the video to install your replacement rudder service kit: Solo Kayak Tandem Kayak