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Wilderness Systems Tempest 170 Touring Kayak
Escaping the lights and noise for the brilliant colors and smooth landscapes of the wide-open; you've found perfection. It's only fitting that you choose a kayak designed to match. Since 1986, Wilderness Systems has been chasing that same perfection. Innovative designs tuned for performance, premium outfitting, and stunning quality have made these boats among the most acclaimed paddling experiences in the world. From new entrants to seasoned experts, Wilderness Systems kayaks are designed to get you where you want to be, more often - on the water.
Overview
Highlights
- Fully Adjustable, Ergonmoic Phase 3® AirPro Seat
- SlideLock XL Foot Brace System Offers Large, Padded Foot Rests for Comfort
- Adjustable TruTrak Skeg with cockpit control to stay on course in current a
- 3 Storage Hatches Keep Your Gear Safe and Dry
- Made in the USA & Backed by our Lifetime-Limited Warranty
Available Colours
- Yellow
- Orange
- Blue
Escaping the lights and noise for the brilliant colors and smooth landscapes of the wide-open; you've found perfection. It's only fitting that you choose a kayak designed to match. Since 1986, Wilderness Systems has been chasing that same perfection. Innovative designs tuned for performance, premium outfitting, and stunning quality have made these boats among the most acclaimed paddling experiences in the world. From new entrants to seasoned experts, Wilderness Systems kayaks are designed to get you where you want to be, more often - on the water.
Features & Specifications
Overview
- Model Year: 2018
- Category: Kayaks
- Kayak Type: Touring Kayak
- Paddlesport: Kayaking
- Number of Paddlers: Solo
- Structure: Rigid or Hard
- Propulsion: Paddle
- Best Used For: Sea Kayaking & Touring
- Intended Waterway: Lakes, Ponds & Inshore, Rivers & Creeks (Class I-II), Open Water & Ocean, Rock Gardens
- Specifically Designed For: Average Adults
Specifications
- Size: Medium
- Length: 17' 0" / 518.2 cm
- Width: 22" / 55.9 cm
- Weight: 57 lb / 26 kg
- Deck Height: 13.5" / 34 cm
- Capacity: 325 lb / 147.2 kg
Features
- Primary Material: Rotomolded Plastic
- Hull Shape: V-Bottom
- Chine: Soft
- Rudder or Skeg: Skeg
- Bulkheads: Stern, Bow, Midship
- Number of Hatches: 3
- Storage: Bow Hatch, Day Hatch, Stern Tankwell
Outfitting
- Outfitting: Backband, Thigh Braces, Adjustable Foot Braces
- Seat: Adjustable
- Rigging: Deck Rigging, Safety Lines, Carry Handles, Security Bar