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 variety of potential accessory configurations, including fishing rod mounts, GPS, fish finders, and more. Unit comes predrilled with holes that accommodate scotty rod bases, and can be easily drilled to mount custom accessories. Slotted edges on both ends accommodate varying kayak width and allow adjustment to desired position on SlideTrax rails. Simple attachment to SlideTrax rails via base plates and hex head screws (included).
Surface Dimensions: 4 ½” x 23 1/2″
SlideTrax Dashboard
> SlideTrax Sideboard - $31.99 MSRP
Flat mounting platform attaches to SlideTrax rails on one side of the hull and is ideal for fish finders and rod holders. A preferred option for paddling anglers that do not want obstructions across their legs. Can also be used in conjunction with the SlideTrax dashboard to secure an array of accessories virtually anywhere on the SlideTrax unit. Sideboard is easily drilled for mounting accessories of choice.
Surface Dimensions: 4 ½” x 10″
> SlideTrax Transducer Deployment Arm (TDA) $21.99 MSRP
Designed to eliminate the frustration of properly deploying the transducer on a fish finder, the TDA makes it easy when used in conjunction with the SlideTrax Sideboard. In addition, the transducer can also be easily pulled out of the water when not in use. The TDA consists of a mounting base for attachment to the Sideboard with a swivel arm for attachment of the transducer that is simply rotated into place below the surface of the water or stowed safely on deck.
Sideboard with TDA attachment
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 our Tarpon series.
All accessories, in keeping with the design premise of the SlideTrax system will require no permanent modification to your kayak and will attach via the SlideTrax rail. They will be adjustable, repositionable, and removable, all via the same attachment system provided for the tie downs that come standard on the Tarpons.
Initial offering is scheduled to include a side-to-side Dashboard, providing a mounting surface for multiple preferred fishing accessories such as rod mounts, fish finder mounts, GPS mounts, etc. The Dashboard will be predrilled to provide easy accessory attachment and also easily drilled to accommodate any custom accessories you might have a need for. The Dashboard will be able to be slide forward or back to facilitate fishing or paddling.
A complementing accessory to the dashboard will be a Sideboard that mounts to one track, either on your right or left and is sized to mount a fishing rod holder and fish finder mount. The Sideboard will be accompanied by an optional modular transducer extension arm that will allow you to submerge the transducer off the side of your kayak when desired and retrieve it easily to minimize drag when paddling.
Like the Dashboard, the Sideboard will be easily installed, moved, and detached via the SlideTrax system, again requiring no modification to your kayak. The Transducer Arm can be attached to either the Sideboard or the Dashboard.
These SlideTrax accessories are currently in the quality assurance and field testing phase. We expect to begin delivery of these accessories in early spring, 2009.
We expect to expand the offerings for the SlideTrax system with additional predrilled mounting platforms that will easily accommodate either Scotty or RamMount rod holder bases or provide a flat mounting surface for any accessories you choose to custom outfit your boat. We anticipate these universal mounting platforms to be available in several sizes to maximize use of the SlideTrax system and will accommodate an array of accessories from cup holders to rod and paddle holders, and more.
Paddlers are encouraged to offer ideas for helpful accessories that they’d like to see for the SlideTrax. We monitor our blogs constantly and welcome any insight, feedback or inspiration you care to provide.
- Wilderness Systems Product Development Team
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 process for unmatched water tightness.
The all-new Tarpon offers improved performance by enhancing the bow lift for gliding through the surf and significantly increased tankwell size for more storage. Raised floors offer an even drier ride in the seating area. The real headliner, though, is the improvement of the total paddling experience made possible by a series of outfitting and deck innovations.
Click a link below for details on each new model and outfitting:
> Tarpon 100
> Tarpon 120
> Tarpon 140
> Tarpon 160