Wilderness Systems Tsunami 145 Kayak General Info
This is a Kayak that can get you into the sport of kayaking. Overall it has high quality materials and it won’t let you down when you don’t expect it. Another thing to mention is that you will rarely see a second hand Tsunami 145, it seems it is that good. Even if you don’t want to get into kayaking, you can buy it because it will make you have a good and enjoyable time.
Wilderness Systems Tsunami 145 Kayak Details
The Tsunami 145 is a combination of recreational kayak and one meant for kayaking, but it is a good combination.
- It is 14 ft. long and it has a spacious cockpit which means that even larger paddlers can fit in nicely
- The hull is made from high-density polyethylene, so it has high durability
- Beginners and pros alike will enjoy how responsive the kayak is; the hull has a hybrid shape designed for smooth tracking and long trips
- Foot-pedal-controlled rudder system with cockpit deployment controls will help you steer and track nicely
- Seats are very comfortable
- It has a small gear bag under the seat which features a gear clip and it has enough space for a water bottle and maybe some food.
- Rear bungee cords which lock the seat back forward during transport
- Stern hatch, bow hatch and small midship hatch and they all have bulkheads in order to keep gear dry and secure
Experience
Using this kayak in the ocean is quite fun and enjoyable. It is well built and designed kayak. You have a lot of space where you can store your gear or other stuff. The seat and foot rest controls are fully adjustable, so you won’t feel uncomfortable at all.
The Tsunami 145 is very stable and it is good at tracking for novices and for pros alike. Even though I didn’t use it under heavy weather, it can surely take a hit if needed, it is made from good materials. It is a bit heavy for one person to carry, but 2 people are enough for carrying this kayak. If you are going to use it often, you should buy a kayak cart to make it easier to carry.
Conclusion
If you are searching for a kayak good at everything, a “jack of all trades”, you should definitely consider this one. It may be a bit expensive, but in the end you pay for a really good end result. The extra money spent might just be worth it.
