One year review. Dagger Zydeco 11 and Wilderness System Tempest 170 Kayaks. Which one is better?

[@jayspot4]

Great review - would love to have both kayaks!

[@bootwheelwingandkeel5506]

The backband in your Tempest looks like it's pretty far back from the seat and angled rearward. If you are having to lean back onto it at all it won't be comfortable. Try letting the top rear adjustment straps out so it's more vertical and pulling it in a little tighter so it's further forward over the back of the seat pan. You could technically replace it with a seat back but you'll want that backband if you get further along into what that boat is capable of. Backbands are the way to go for the best range of motion for rolling and not to interfere with reentry self rescues.

[@christophernunez3403]

I have the 170. Get a spray skirt. Well worth it. Only boat ill ever have.

[@AdventuresofCalChando]

Good review! Thx!

[@stevens2279]

Thanks for the review. I've been considering the Tempest 170. Some reviews on paddling com say it does not track well even with the skeg (on the ocean). Owners of this boat also complained about weathercocking. Do you have any thoughts on these issues? Any other complaints?