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Wilderness Systems kayaks that have a bulkhead use a router to create a groove most or all of the way around the edge of our bulkheads. This allows the bulkhead to move and flex with the boat which extends the life of the seal and is perfectly...

If you think your kayak may have a warranty issue, first be sure that it is in fact eligible for a warranty. To be eligible, your boat must have been purchased new less than five years ago, and from an authorized Wilderness Systems retailer. Keep in...

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...

Many people are afraid of this...until they take a class and learn the “wet exit”, a technique of rolling over and exiting the boat. Gravity isn’t just a good idea, it’s the LAW! Most folks slip easily out of the seat with little or no effort. In...

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...

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...

Composite canoe and kayak are built using resin and fiberglass fabric or combination of fiberglass, Kevlar®, or graphite/carbon fabrics. In simplest terms composite construction consists of multiple layers or laminates of fabric encapsulated and...

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...

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...

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