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Disassembly
release air from sponsons. remove coaming rim inserts.
remove seat. remove deck bars. twist & slide oversleeves
open on gunwale bars; disconnect from bow and stern frame
sections. Twist & slide oversleeves open on chine bars; discon-
nect from bow and stern frame sections. open velcro tabs.
Twist & slide oversleeve open on keel bar; lift to disconnect;
overlap the join to release, and disconnect from bow and stern
keel frame bars. to help loosen the bow and stern frame sec-
tions from within the skin, with the palm of your hand, push
along the outside curve of the skin. Pull the bow and stern
frame sections out of the skin.
Packing the kayak in the bag
remove the deck shockcords, and use these to hold the bun-
dles of frame parts together. lay the seat cushion in the bag to
act as padding when using the pack straps. next, arrange the
crossribs in the bag. to roll the kayak skin as tight as possible
– lay out flat; pull sponson hoses out to sides with the valves
open. fold the bow and stern ends into the center of the cock-
pit. fold this in half.
Begin rolling from the open fold side; kneeling on the skin –
roll – kneel – like you would a thermarest pad. Close sponson
valves. tuck hoses into fold of skin. secure rolled skin with 2
pieces of shockcord. Place the skin in the center of the bag,
with the bow and stern frame bundles on either side.
tuck remaining items in bag.
lifting the Kayak
The kayak can be lifted with two people, one at either end; at
either side of the cockpit, holding the frame cockpit area; or
one person, lifting over the shoulder.
Avoid lifting a fully loaded kayak.
Storage
to store in the bag – ensure the skin has been allowed to
completely dry, and that the frame has been cleaned and lubri-
cated.
to store assembled – protect from elements, under a cover, on
a rack.
do not store the kayak in a non-breathable storage bag.
Feathercraft
kurrent
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