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OWNER'S MANUAL
BAY ST and COAST XT KAYAKS
US PATENT NO. 8,316,788
WARNING
All persons using this kayak must read, understand and follow
all instructions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and provide
it to anyone using this kayak.

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL BAY ST and COAST XT KAYAKS US PATENT NO. 8,316,788 WARNING All persons using this kayak must read, understand and follow all instructions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and provide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Limited warranty proud of the final product. Warranty registration Your new Oru Kayak is a sturdy, durable watercraft that handles incredibly well. This manual includes tips on how get the most Visit www.orukayak.com and our Facebook page to share stories,...

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications The design of the Oru Kayak is all about simplicity. A single sheet of structural, watertight seal along the deck ridge. A rigid coaming reinforces double-layered plastic forms the hull and deck of the assembled the cockpit and fits a spray skirt. The adjustable seat and footrest let kayak, and transforms into the box.

  • Page 4: Safety Warnings

    Assembly Guide for your model. If the kayak is not assembled this manual and in the warning printed on the Oru Kayak and use correctly, it can lose its structural integrity and collapse.
  • Page 5 • Consult and abide by all US Coast Guard regulations and state • Make sure that all equipment and baggage is stowed and local laws, regulations, and ordinances regarding boating, securely and does not impede your safe exit from the kayak. equipment, and boating safety.

  • Page 6: Assembly & Disassembly

    Please include photos of the issue and your HIN number for faster resolution. 4.2 STORAGE Store your Oru Kayak in its box form, indoors, away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause plastics to discolor or become brittle.

  • Page 7: Transporting Your Oru Kayak

    If beach landings or launches are • The best way to fly with your Oru Kayak is to pack it in the Oru Pack and required, choose a location with smooth sand or mud to minimize check it in.

  • Page 8: Gear List

    • Oru Spray Skirt, especially if you will be paddling in waves your PFD. • Bailing sponge • Bilge pump • Helmet • Self-rescue device (obtain appropriate training) • Food and plenty of drinking water • Maps and compass • Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, etc.) ORU KAYAK | OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 9: Kayaking 101 & Troubleshooting

    Kayaking 101 & Troubleshooting All users of this kayak should obtain qualified instruction to learn proper From a low dock or platform: paddling technique, water safety, and first aid before using this kayak. 1. Float the kayak alongside the dock. This manual is not intended to provide complete training on all aspects of 2.
  • Page 10 Many paddles, including the Oru Paddle, can should be splayed apart with your knees pressed against the underside be set in either a feathered or unfeathered position. of the hull adjacent to the cockpit. ORU KAYAK | OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 11 8.3.2 How to hold a paddle 8.3.3 How to paddle 1. Hold the paddle securely in front of you with your hands on the shaft For all strokes, maintain an upright posture, with the footrest and seat about elbow-width apart. back adjusted as described on page 8.
  • Page 12 • We highly recommend the use of float bags. These enable the kayak to float with the coaming above water level, even after a full capsize. You can then fully bail out the kayak, making all rescues much easier. ORU KAYAK | OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 13 The T rescue (performed with a partner) • ALWAYS WEAR A PFD AND NEVER KAYAK ALONE! Open water rescues are much easier and safer with multiple paddlers available to assist. - Your paddling partner or partners will come to assist you. - Make sure the kayak is upside down in the water.

  • Page 14: Limited Warranty

    Oru Kayak; above limitations may not apply to you.
  • Page 15 ID. It is located on the outside of the kayak hull on the back right. If owner’s sole and exclusive remedy. In no event shall Oru Kayak be liable you are having trouble finding it, watch a video at for any incidental, special, or consequential damages.
  • Page 16 Oru Kayak adventures! Keep up with events and updates, and share your own journeys, stories, and photographs: Facebook www.facebook.com/orukayak Twitter @orukayak Instagram @orukayak #orukayak Oru Kayak, Inc. San Francisco, CA www.orukayak.com info@orukayak.com 1015 © 2017 ORU KAYAK, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...

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