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3. Thread the straps attached to the flaps under the deck through the buckles on the ends of the
back pad.
Thigh Strap (this is an optional accessory).
With the deck placed upside down as shown in Figure 13, place the thigh straps with the mesh side
facing up and the hooks close to the bow. Thread webbing at each end of the thigh straps into buckles
on the flaps under the deck. Attach the hooks on the inside of the thigh straps to the elastic cord loop
under the front of the cockpit.
Hip Pad (this is an optional accessory).
Attach the hip pads to the snaps on the flaps under the deck. Each pad fits on both sides of the deck. It is
most convenient to place the hip pads with the valves facing forward.
Please note: If the pads have been stored empty of air, you may need to blow them up by mouth. They
will self inflate if they have recently been inflated.
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
The most common repairs will be abrasions or punctures to the boat skin. Those are easily repaired with
the supplied repair kit.
1. Cut a patch large enough to cover the damaged area plus a ¾" (2 cm) area around the damage.
Round the corners. Make sure the repair area and the patch are clean. Cover both with a thin
layer of adhesive. Wait for the adhesive surfaces to feel dry to the touch. Apply patch. The boat
can go back on the water immediately, but the bond will continue to cure for about 24 hours.
2. For temporary frame repairs we recommend duct tape – with wooden splints as needed.
3. Do NOT use duct tape on fabric surfaces unless you have to. It makes a real mess, and
permanent patches are really easy.
There is no regular maintenance needed, but we recommend that you let the kayak dry before putting it
in long term storage. The kayak can be stored packed or assembled. The best is a cool and dry place.
Cold and dry is fine too – even well below freezing. But we avoid handling the boat when it is extremely
cold.
WE HOPE YOU WILL HAVE MANY YEARS OF PLEASURE WITH YOUR PAKBOATS XT.
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