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.
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 10 am-4:30 pm
Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset, New Jersey
http://www.jerseypaddler.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=87
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New England Paddlesports Show
Apr 03, 2009 - Apr 05, 2009
The UNH Field House is the setting for this gathering of paddlesports manufacturers and organizations from around the country! We invite newcomers, experts and those in between to browse, shop and attend instructional seminars, destination presentations and on-the-water skills demonstrations. Meet and talk with these industry experts as well as purchase the season’s best offering of kayaks, canoes and paddling accessories.
For more details visit:
http://www.ktpevents.com/interior.php/pid/3
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 how you can participate.
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 a little, and receives a lot. Donate your used hard-shell kayak or canoe to any 501(c)(3), outdoor or environmental educational organization and bring the proof of donation to a participating Confluence dealer. With this proof of donation, you will receive nearly 20-percent off the cost of a new kayak or canoe.
Participating local retailers will give an immediate 10-percent discount off the price of a new Wilderness Systems, Dagger, Perception or Wave Sport kayak, or a Mad River Canoe. A mail-in rebate to Confluence will garner an additional, manufacturer-sponsored, 10-percent discount off the net purchase price.
“‘This program engages the whole paddling community in supporting local charities and schools that may otherwise be seeing a dip in donations right now,” said Sue Rechner, CEO of Confluence Watersports. “It offers us a unique opportunity to support the re-use of boats and directly influence the growth of the sport at the local level. We’re very excited for the community-wide charitable potential; and we also believe consumers and our dealer partners will benefit. It as a winning proposition for everyone.”
Confluence has an unyielding commitment to encouraging a sustainable participation in all forms of paddling. “Paddle It Forward” can be a major proponent for this initiative, all while supporting the charitable efforts of local and regional not-for-profits.
To participate in the “Paddle It Forward” program, please contact your local specialty retailer.
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.
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 the ultimate kayak experience right at your fingertips. From choosing the right kayak, finding the right outfitting, all the way to resources on where to paddle, you’ll find everything you’ll need to know at WildernessSystems.com
Check back soon for more updates and info.
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
Outfitting Tutorial Videos Added
Check a series of quick video demonstrations of how to perform many common adjustments for Wilderness Systems kayaks and outfitting. Clips now posted over on the Support page!
Wilderness Systems Receives Two Awards From Sea Kayaker Magazine
Every three years, Sea Kayaker Magazine invites subscribers and online readers to vote for their favorite paddling products. It is truly the will of the people, as the readers have no limitations or guidelines in naming their best in class choice. Voting took place this past winter; and the magazine received a record number of submissions.
Wilderness Systems is honored to receive two Reader’s Choice Awards in the kayak division.
- Tempest 170: Best Kayak for Day and Weekend Touring
- Tarpon 120: Best Sit On Top Kayak
“We’re thrilled to receive a Reader’s Choice Award,” said Sue Rechner, CEO of Confluence Watersports, “It’s truly an honor; and it inspires us to keep doing what we love to do - making great boats for people who love to paddle.”
The Tempest, a boat that blends performance and versatility, is a perennial favorite in the Wilderness Systems touring line. The Tarpon 120 is the ultimate luxury, sit on top, performance kayak. The Tarpon has been a hit with anglers and non-anglers alike. Wilderness Systems will continue to push the bounds of innovation, design and quality with the express goal of offering the ultimate in touring performance.
Sea Kayaker Magazine will publish the Reader’s Choice Awards in the December 2008 issue. As triennial awards, the current distinctions are valid through 2011.
