2009 News Blog

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New Wilderness Systems Social Community Launches

Click below to join the Wilderness Systems Community site and share you kayaking adventures with other fans, owners, and Wilderness Systems Team members! Or if you’re looking for some advice post a question in the forum.

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Come See Our Products At Upcoming Events

Stop by and see Wilderness Systems representatives and check out our new products, including the acclaimed concept Zephyr 155st at one of these upcoming events!
Going on now -
The East Coast’s Largest Kayak, Canoe, and Outdoor Show!
presented by
The Jersey Paddler
March 27 - March 29 2009
Friday, March 27th Noon-9 pm
Saturday, March 28th 9 am-6 pm
Sunday, March 29th [...]

New Wilderness Systems Website Launches

Check out the new Wilderness Systems website with information on all of our latest product and accessory offerings. Our new product viewer now allows you to see all of our kayak models in every color we offer. 
The new community and angling sections on the website are completing development, so check back frequently to find out [...]

Confluence Announces “Paddle-It-Forward” Program

From April 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009, Wilderness Systems (a Confluence Watersports company) will roll out a brand new program designed to support local organizations, introduce more people to paddling and establish a platform for a long-term sustainability initiative. The program is called “Paddle It Forward.””Paddle It Forward” is a simple concept in which everyone gives [...]

SlideTrax Accessory Details Released

The initial offering of SlideTrax accessories for the 2009 Tarpon and Tarpon Angler series has been announced. The SlideTrax rails will be adding more accessories throughout the year, so check back.
** Pricing and specs are pre-release and are subject to change.
> SlideTrax Dashboard - $74.99 MSRP
Base platform mounts across the legs and offers a wide [...]

Zephyr 155st featured in Men’s Journal

Check out the March issue of Men’s Journal and find out why the Zephyr 155st Limited Edition continues to be the gear that everyone’s talking about this year. Available on news stands everywhere.

Tarpon SlideTrax News

We’ve received a number of questions on the new SlideTrax accessory rails available on the 2009 Tarpons. The product development team has released an official update of when and what you can expect to be available.
>> There are several development projects underway for accessories that exploit the modular capability of the Wilderness Systems SlideTrax system on [...]

New Website Coming Soon!

WildernessSystems.com will be relaunching in early March with a brand new design and a host of new features and tools. In addition, a new Wilderness Systems Community will be launched to share your kayak adventures and photos with other Wilderness Systems owners and fans.

Our new website is designed to give you all the information for [...]

Zephyr 155 ST Limited Edition Concept

The Canoe & Kayak Annual Buyer’s Guide hit newsstands last week. For the gear-obsessed and the neophyte alike, it is the culmination of an eleven-month wait to gather information on just about every boat on the market. The venerable editors of Canoe & Kayak also use this issue to announce the list of “Chosen Ones,” [...]

2009 Tarpons Shipping Now!

The fully-redesigned 2009 Tarpon Series is now available! Check with your local Wilderness Systems dealer for more information.
The ultimate all-around sit on top kayak gets a major redesign for the 2009 season. We’ve painstakingly overhauled every detail for improved performance, comfort, and rigging capability. We’ve even revolutionized the scupper tube design through a new patent-pending [...]