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For the rudder absolutely on the 160, after having a rudder I will never own a kayak longer than 14 without one. I think you could probably get away without one on the 140 but the huge advantage of the rudder is no hard paddling only one side to do slight turns or course adjustments, and in the wind the rudder keeps it tracking nice. The whole standing thing is very iffy. I have stood in my 160 but it was for a brief second in a sheltered cove on a lake. I wouldn't recommend standing in a tarpon. I never stood in my x factor, not being able to stand on a kayak isnt a big deal for me I never do it anyway. Then again I am 6'2 and 220 lbs so my center of gravity isnt really working in my odds on this one. I can say this though when I go out I spend 10+ hours on the water and the seat on the tarpons are amazing. I dont know where you are located but im in the Irvine area. I would be happy to meet ya somewhere so you can test out the 160 just to get a feel for the speed of the tarpon series. I mainly fish big open water, if you are looking for fresh water stand up bass fishing the ride series is what you wanna take a look at.
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