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FEATURES IN DETAIL
BOW:
The front of the kayak.
STERN:
The back of the kayak.
DECK:
The top of the kayak.
HULL:
The bottom of the kayak.
SIDEWALL:
The side of the kayak.
CHINE:
The edge where the hull meets the sidewall.
COCKPIT:
The area where you sit.
FOOT BRACE:
Adjustable pedals to brace your foot against.
THIGHBRACES:
Shaped, padded braces under which
your thighs and knees are placed to help control the
roll of the kayak.
SEAT & SEATBACK:
The seat includes an integral seatback
or adjustable backband to provide lumbar support.
RETRACTABLE SKEG:
A blade at the stern of the kayak
which can be lowered to help the boat to track.
CARRY HANDLE:
Padded plastic handles at both ends of
the boat used to carry and secure the boat.
COMPASS RECESS:
Some touring kayaks feature a
position for a deck-mounted compass.
HATCHES:
Rubber covers allow access to the sealed
compartments below deck. Provides dry storage as
well as secure buoyancy.
BUNGEE DECK RIGGING:
Useful pattern of elasticised
rope on the deck of the kayak, used to store
additional items.
SAFETY PERIMETER LINES:
Used for rescue; reflective for
better visability.
* Your model features may differ from diagram.
Stern
Stern Hatch
Security Bar
Seat & Seatback
Cockpit
Thighbraces
Deck
Bungee
Deck Rigging
Bow Hatch
Compass Recess
Bow
Carry Handle
Chine
Hull
Foot Brace Bolts
Cockpit Coaming
Sidewall
Rail
Retractable
Skeg
Safety
Perimeter Line
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