Disassembly - Feathercraft K1 Expedition User Manual

26 DISASSEMBLY AND REPACKING THE BACKPACK.
Let the air out of the sponsons. Remove Cockpit Rim inserts
and Hatch Rims. Remove bracing bars. Remove deck bar/lever
bars. Remove large bow and stern crossribs. Using the lever
bars, release the tension on the Chine and Gunwale Extension
bars. Release the Keel Extension last. Follow the rest of the
assembly steps in reverse order.
To fold the skin up to the most compact roll:
a) have the sponson valves open, and pull the sponson hoses
out to the side of the skin
b) fold the ends into the cockpit; twist them so they lay flat
c) fold in half
d) begin rolling the skin at the open-fold-edge; roll it up like
you would a thermarest, kneeling on the roll as you go
• close sponson valves; tuck these into the folded skin
• cinch the roll with the webbing ties
Packing the the Kayak in the bag:
Put the seat cushion in the bag first, with the cushion facing
down, to give padding for your back. Next arrange the white
plastic crossribs and hatch rims over the seat. Roll the kayak
skin up tightly; secure with webbing straps. Place skin in center
of bag. Bow and stern frame "bundles" are placed on either
side of skin. All additional pieces are placed as room permits.
a) Pull out sponson
c) Fold at middle b) Tuck ends under
d) Roll up tight
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