idive2
Contributor
I took out two different kayaks today and compared the Wilderness Tarpon 140
and the Tarpon 160 both SOT's. These kayaks are a bit heavier than Ocean Kayak
Prowlers. The Tarpons have a slightly lower profile and very user friendly latches
on the solid hatch covers. The 140 is right at the threshhold (70 lbs.) of what I would
be wanting to try to cartop myself so the 160 was definitely out, that extra 5-10
lbs can make a big difference at the end of the day. I think the 160 is almost
75 lbs. If lifting and carrying these things was not part of this sport I would not
hesitate to go with the 160.
and the Tarpon 160 both SOT's. These kayaks are a bit heavier than Ocean Kayak
Prowlers. The Tarpons have a slightly lower profile and very user friendly latches
on the solid hatch covers. The 140 is right at the threshhold (70 lbs.) of what I would
be wanting to try to cartop myself so the 160 was definitely out, that extra 5-10
lbs can make a big difference at the end of the day. I think the 160 is almost
75 lbs. If lifting and carrying these things was not part of this sport I would not
hesitate to go with the 160.