Walker Bay AIRIS 16425 PLAY 8 Owners & Safety Manual

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For Customer Service or Technical Support visit www.airiskayaks.com

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S SAFETY MANUAL For Customer Service or Technical Support visit www.airiskayaks.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION For over 10 years, Walker Bay has been on the leading edge of design and technology in recreational water products. With over half a dozen awards for product DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY design and innovation, Walker Bay continues to raise the bar in performance and fun on the water.
  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    NOTICE Indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard related. ®Walker Bay is a registered trade mark and/or service mark of Walker Bay Boats Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4: Operator Instructions & Navigation

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS & NAVIGATION WARNING CAUTION Risk of serious injury or death from drowning. • Carry, read, and understand navigation charts when approptiate. Paddle sports can be very dangerous and physically demanding. • Observe right-of-way as defined by “Rules of the Road” and required by COL- The user of this product acknowledges and understands an assumption of the REGS.
  • Page 5: Models And Features

    MODELS AND FEATURES 16426 PLAY 9.5 The Airis Play is amazingly lightweight, extremely stable and so quick to set up so you’ll be on the water in no time. The shorter length of the Play makes it easy to maneuver whether you are exploring coves, or tackling whitewater, while the shape of the hull provides incredible stability and comfort.
  • Page 6: 16427 Sport 10

    16427 SPORT 10 16428 SPORT 11 Loaded with features, the Airis Sport is a versatile infl atable kayak perfect for short FEATURES expeditions or fun day trips. The long hull design combined with the bow keel and oversized rear skeg results in great tracking performance, so paddling distances is 1- Hi-Pressure AirWeb™...
  • Page 7: 16803 Velocity

    16803 VELOCITY 16804 PLAY TANDEM Sporty and fast, the Velociy features a narrow beam and sleek hull design to Two kayaks in one! Still compact enough to fi t in its own custom backpack, the maximize paddling effi ciency. As a result, the Velocity glides through the water Play Tandem is designed to comfortably accommodate two paddlers.
  • Page 8: 16801 Tender

    Tender store in less space than other Airis kayaks. The Tender a wide, durable, stable hull that comes fully equipped with fishing rod holders, foot also features Walker Bay’s exclusive Connect-a-Yak system (patent pending) that rests, bowline, integrated storage compartments, and paddle holders. The highlight of turns 2 Tender kayaks into a tandem! Utility and versatility meet portable fun.
  • Page 9: Specifications And Capacities

    SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES* ASSEMBLY, INFLATION AND DEFLATION ASSEMBLY MODEL ISO / ABYC Your kayak requires very little assembly. All you have to do is ensure that the kayak floor and back rest are correctly positioned in the kayak cockpit prior to inflation of the kayak floor.
  • Page 10: Inflation

    INFLATION Installing the backrest on Play & Sport models For the new Deluxe and Basic Backrests as optional parts, see Accessory Guide in this manual. CAUTION Before inflating the kayak floor install the back rest. To install the back rest, position the bottom flap of the back rest under the inflatable Failure to follow inflation instructions may result in poor performance or damage floor.
  • Page 11: Accessory Guide

    ACCESSORY GUIDE SEAT CUSHION & BACKREST Walker Bay ® Seat Cushion and Backrest is available in 2 versions: Basic and Deluxe. There is one long strap on each side of the backrest. Lead it through the forward The Basic Seat & Backrest is made of reinforced fabric with meshed foam padding for D-ring on the kayak’s side carry handle.
  • Page 12: Versa-Track™ Accessory Attachment System And Aluminum Gear Mounting Platform

    The Sport 10, Sport 11 and Tender have the shorter version of the rail, while the Angler water for lubrication. kayak comes with the full-length version. An aluminum accessory platform is available from Walker Bay Boats. It comes standard with the Angler kayaks, but owners of the Sport 10, Sport 11 and Tender kayaks can ®...
  • Page 13: Spray Cover

    SPRAY COVER Convert your sit-on-top Airis ® Kayak into a sit-inside model with the addition of the Spray Slowly pull the back end of the Spray Cover. Waterproof and UV resistant, the Spray Cover will keep you dry from drips and Cover towards the rear, keeping the splashes, and protect you from the sun’s harmful rays.
  • Page 14 Open the zipper along both sides of the Finally, press the Velcro strap to secure Spray Cover. the top in place. WARNING Do not use the Spray Cover in white water or where there are waves. Push the top of the Spray Cover forward to give enough room for entering the The Spray Cover is designed for recreational use.
  • Page 15: Connect-A-Yak System

    Only Walker Bay ® Airis ® Tender ® Kayaks can be connected. Other Walker Bay ® ® Airis Kayaks do not come with this connection system, nor does any other kayak manufacturer’s products in the market. Use water or soap water to lubricate the metal connection bar, and insert it into all the 3 loops.
  • Page 16: Thigh Straps

    THIGH STRAPS Especially useful in surf and whitewater, the Walker Bay ® Thigh Straps help you get more When you want to use the Thigh Straps, ® control out of your Airis kayak. Featuring double snap hooks for fast attachment and rest your knees on both sides of the removal, the Thigh Straps are fully adjustable to fit any sized paddler.
  • Page 17: Wheel Kit For Anglers

    He/she may even need to move to different parts of the kayak. The Walker Bay Wheel Kit can help in both aspects. Equipped with balloon style tires and an easy to install/remove system, the Wheel Kit comes in handy no matter you are on shore, or paddling in water.
  • Page 18: Removable Skegs For Tender

    REMOVABLE SKEGS FOR TENDER Walker Bay’s Removable Skegs provide superior hydrodynamic performance, and at the Pull the axle out from the lower wheel same time offer the owner the choice to make the package smaller. Isn’t it the best of holders.
  • Page 19: Cleaning

    CLEANING After use, rinse with fresh water; wash away sand and debris. Rinse the cockpit and under the inflatable floor to remove sand and debris. Stretch the 2 skeg bases to ensure a secure lock. Now the blade should stay NOTICE vertically in place and should be firmly Do not clean with oily or abrasive substances or chemicals.
  • Page 20: Repairs

    SAFETY EQUIPMENT* REPAIRS - Coast Guard approved lifejacket or personal flotation device** For repairs, parts, or service contact your local AIRIS™ dealer or Walker Bay customer ® service at: - Charts Tel: 1 (888) 44WALKER (449-2553) or 1 (604) 682-5699...
  • Page 21: Walker Bay ® Boats North American Limited Warranty For Airis™ Kayaks

    It is recommended that you return to your selling dealer for service. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to get the craft to a Walker Bay AIRIS™ dealer for service. Walker Bay will not cover the cost of transportation to the dealer.
  • Page 22 WALKER BAY USA T: 888-449-2553 / 604-682-5699 F: 888-228 7222 / 604-683-1877 E: info@walkerbay.com W: www.walkerbay.com A: 717 Butterfield Road, Yakima, Washington, 98901, USA...

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