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Your cart is empty.Retaining everything paddlers love from the celebrated original with improved comfort, stability, speed and Paddler Interface, the new tarpon is easily the most versatile boat in the Wilderness Systems lineup that is equally at home on rivers, lakes or oceans. It offers excellent stability - great initial stability and solid secondary stability when the boat is leaned on edge. Blending celebrated legacy design elements with a Re-Imagined modern flair, The new tarpon delivers a dynamic on-water performance with enhanced agility. The renowned phase 3 air Pro seating system offers easy 3-point adjustability, while plush honeycomb-vented fabric and ergonomic 3D foam provide maximum airflow, comfort and support. A new integrated dry box keeps your valuables safe. The tarpon also features a magnetic water bottle holder and flexible mounting options for accessory integrations. A protective and replaceable skid plate, comfortable rigid carry handles, industry-leading storage capabilities, and thoughtful and configurable deck bungee rigging rounds out a robust list of attributes.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
I stated with a used Wilderness Systems Tarpon 100 and I decided that I wanted a Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120. I love this kayak! It has plenty of storage and the seat is super comfortable for me even with lower back issues. It cuts through the water so smoothly and I am so glad I made the upgrade.
Kenneth J. Meder
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2025
I originally bought this kayak based on the reviews of prior years. This model year doesn’t rate quite as well, but most of this issues cited do not impact me at all. I find this to be a great kayak that tracks straight and has the bells and whistles I appreciate.
Corey Herring
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2024
Ordered the breeze blue Tarpon 120 from Amazon as we had difficulty in finding one locally. We enjoy the Wilderness kayak, especially the Tarpon 120 but would reconsider ordering online due to poor quality of shipping. Time of delivery was different than requested, with the window of delivery changing 3 times. The kayak was delivered outside of all stated delivery windows and was damaged.
Jeff R
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023
Bought what i thought was a quality kayak .. It leaked water the first time i went out in it.. They say it comes with a 5 yr warranty .. It doesnt , When you call the manufacture... they want you to do is jump through hoops to see if you qualify .. Then quit replying to your e~mail .. I will not own a wilderness system kayak again .. Horrible
Scott Semplonius
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2021
Very versatile kayak, use it for recreational day or weekend trip, use it for fishing. Very stable and easy to get in & out of.
Brent B.
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2020
A very stable kayak for a sit-on-top. This is a great choice for those looking for a day of paddling with others and has plenty of storage for hitting the water to do some fishing. Some might think the seat is a little low for fishing and not having the option to sit higher would be a big negative, or even not having a really stable option for standing in the kayak itself. However, when I've had a higher seat on another kayak and the ability to stand... I simply just didn't do it very much at all. I also find it much easier to net a fish, place the handle of the net under my knee and then unhook the fish, it just felt more natural to do that.With larger dedicated fishing kayaks, I also found myself not being able to keep up with my wife in her Pungo 120, so moving to the Tarpon 120 was really nice. It let us get out and paddle together and keep up with one another without a problem. I also found the Tarpon to be slick out on the river and cut through water nicely, so paddling didn't take much effort to get the kayak moving nicely.I really like the firm handles in the front/back and each side, compared to the previous model which had rubber grips with nylon attaching them.The seat is very comfortable! It's one of the most under rated things when it comes to purchasing a kayak it seems. The seats for Wilderness are great and you can paddle for hours and hours and get the support needed without having a sore bottom or back afterwards. Having the option to pull the straps on each side in tight, and pull the handle upwards in the front area to bring the seat down to support your lower back firmly as well as it pulling the front of the seat up to support you knees... it's just a very well thought out seat for a sit on top that really gives the support in the right places.It's nice to have some dry storage in the front and plenty of room in the back for a milk crate, cooler or whatever you'd like to bring on your journey.Overall I would say this is a great kayak that covers a lot of bases. It lets you get out and fish comfortably and also just have a day of paddling as it cuts through the water nicely.I would highly recommend this kayak to anyone!
Freezing in Boston
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2020
As a bigger guy..280 pounds I was worried how this would sit in the water. Not only did I have no problems getting into the Kayak but I was faster than my 120 pound wife. I felt like I was cutting through the water like a warm knife through butter. I did buy scupper plugs for the back well of the boat and now my gear stays dry. Also, because I am tall, 6 foot 2 and I saw nothing about leg length on any reviews I will add this; At 6 foot you are completely legs straight. So it's a slight bend for us taller guys but the Kayak is stable enough that you can hang a leg over the edge if you need to.
Zera Holladay
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2020
Third Wilderness Systems kayak but first fishing kayak. Most of my time has been spent fishing from a Pungo 140.Love this Kayak. The 2020 Tarpon tracks well and is stable. Maneuvering is no problem too. The dry storage box is a nice feature. It fits a standard milk crate for anglers, which has been great coming from the Pungo.Note: I'm just over 200lbs. The scupper holes take on quite a bit of water. If you're fishing colder water, then invest in scupper plugs to stay dry.
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