Wilderness Systems A.T.A.K 140 | Sit on Top Fishing Kayak | Premium Angler Kayak | 14'

So, I have had 5 previous fishing kayaks, have logged hundreds of hours. Not a novice by any means. First the good. Build quality is very good, a couple of minor things, the twist knops for the pod and tool holder are a pain. The gear tracks are only screwed into small plastic inserts. The seat slide system is sticky and awkward to get both sides in at the same time if the seat is removed.I have not taken on a drop of water yet as others have reported so great. The seat is very comfortable. In general the kayak handles and glides well. BUT. here's the bad. In any sort of cross wind the kayak is unmanageable, Despite me paddling hard on the windward side only it constantly wants to turn into the wind. As mentioned I'm a very experienced paddler and have never had extreme tracking issues with my two Jacksons, my Viking or two Cobras.I have no idea how wilderness with their experience and reputation managed to put this Kayak with this flaw out there. I will be forced to be very careful when and where I take it or buy the rudder kit that Wilderness wants a ridiculous $300 for. I will probably sell it take my loss and go back to Jackson kayaks.

I've had my 140 for a bit over a year now. I am a big guy and love this kayak so far. I am not familiar with the finer nuances of kayaking but it goes where I want it to, is extremely stable, plenty of room for my big self and my gear, and sure looks awesome to boot!Only draw back is she is big and heavy. I am 6'4" tall and can barely managed to solo lift it onto my kayak rack. A helping hand is very much suggested, or a kayak kart, for getting this kayak to and fro!from! Seat is also very comfortable.

I am very pleased with the product however when I received it the packaging was all torn up. The paperwork was missing to include the manufactures statement of origin which is basically the proof I own it. I had to buy hardware to attach the seat because it was missing. And there are chunks of plastic missing out of kayak like they threw it off a cliff. Not heppy with Amazon shipping!!!

Although the product looks nice, I am unable to use it. Missing and broken pieces. Missing the bolts that hold the seat together. Broken latches to keep water out from the universal pedal/motor hatch. Missing dry bay hatch.This is the second kyack I have received from the same company, first was returned due to damages to the hall, I returned it and received this one with missing and broken parts. Not impressed, I would like to use this product sometime this year. So far it has been 2 months and I still do not have a product that is complete.

The kayak is fine, I give it 4 stars. Lots of storage and stability. Shipping was on time but arrived completely uncovered and unprotected. Multiple scratches on the bottom of the hull. Another kayak ordered from otter creek outdoors through amazon was well protected and unscratched. Very poor shipping and handling on a $1800 purchase. Beware.