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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
1. CAUTION – SAFETY WARNING
Users of this product agree by their use to accept the inherent risks involved in paddle sports activities and agree to follow all
instructions, cautions, and warnings carefully before using this kayak/canoe.
Please read the following caution statement carefully:
Safety Warning
Paddle sports can be very dangerous and physically demanding. The user of this product should understand that participation in paddle
sports may involve serious injury or death. Observe the following safety standards whenever using this product.
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Get paddle sports instructions specific to this type of craft
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Obtain certified first aid training and carry first aid and rescue safety equipment
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Always wear a nationally approved personal flotation device
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Always wear a helmet where appropriate
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Dress appropriately for weather conditions, cold water and/or cold weather can result in hypothermia. Check your equipment
prior to each use for signs of wear or failure
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Never paddle alone
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Do not paddle in flood conditions
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Be aware of appropriate river water levels, tidal changes, dangerous currents, weather changes, and strong off shore winds
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Scout unfamiliar water; portage wherever appropriate
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Do not exceed your paddling ability; be honest with yourself
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Consult your physician prior to beginning your paddle sports training
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You must not use alcohol or mind altering drugs prior to using this product
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Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for the use of this product
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If additional outfitting is required, use manufacturer’s approved materials only; do not impair entry or exit access
The user of this product acknowledges both an understanding and an assumption of the risk involved in paddle sports.
The precautions listed in this manual and on the craft are not all-inclusive. If a procedure, method, tool or part is not specifically
recommended, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others, and that the craft will not be damaged or made unsafe as a
result of your decision.
REMEMBER
– always use common sense when paddling your kayak/canoe.
2. SPECIFICATION
Dimensions (cm)
Rec. Pressure (bar)
Model
Length
Width
Weight
(kg)
Capacity
(kg)
Main
Chambers
Floor
Chambers
StraitEdge Kayak
300
89
15
135
0.14
0.07
StraitEdge2 Kayak
397
89
21
225
0.14
0.07
StraitEdge Canoe
335
92
18
180
0.14
0.07
Capacity
Do not exceed the certified maximum capacities under any circumstances. Overloading will reduce freeboard and increase the
likelihood of swamping, especially in heavy seas. Overloading causes handling to become sluggish, making it difficult to react quickly.
3. ASSEMBLY/INFLATING/DEFLATION INSTRUCTION
3.1 Assembly
Your StraitEdge
TM
comes from the factory pre-assembled. The only assembly you should need to do is to attach the adjustable seat(s).
Both the StraitEdge
TM
Kayak and the StraitEdge
TM
Canoe have rigid frames in the bow and stern, which enhance the performance.
Before inflating your boat, please follow the following instruction, ref. figure 1.
1. Insert aluminium bow rib (A) and the stern rib into the webbing slots (B) on the air bags (C) and the webbing slots on the floor
(D)
2. Attach air bags to the outer cover by tightening the “air bag compression straps” (E) and buckling the “air bag buckle” (F). Do
this while the air bag is deflated. These are preset at the factory and may not require any adjustment.
3. Attach the adjustable seat(s) to the side tubes by fastening buckles
3.2 Understanding Your Valves
The StraitEdge
TM
canoe uses two types of valves: Advanced Elements spring valves (see figure 2) and twist valves (see figure 3).
The StraitEdgeTM kayak also uses two types of valves: Advanced Elements spring valves (see figure 2) and boston type valves (see
figure 4).
The Advanced Elements spring valve has the function and durability of other military style type valves. The lock nut holds the valve in
place with the cover for easy inflation. To deflate using the spring valve, push-in centre stem and rotate clockwise to the locked position.