Both sit-in and sit-on-top kayaks are light enough to hand
carry. However, to transport the kayak long distances
when on foot, check with your local water recreation dealer
for the availability of kayak skates or totes which strap on
to one end of the kayak and allow the kayak to roll along
on wheels.
Do not continually drag your kayak as this
will eventually wear a hole in the plastic.
Power boats or jet skis should not be used to tow your
kayak. Serious injury and damage to your kayak can result.
USING YOUR KAYAK
When paddling a kayak:
•
Position yourself comfortably in the seat with your
knees slightly bent. If your legs are too straight, you
may find you put strain on your lower back. If your
knees are bent too far, your arms and shoulders will
fatigue prematurely.
•
Lay the paddle horizontally in front of you to find the
proper hand placement. Start with your hands about
shoulder width apart and centered. If you place the
center of the paddle on the top of your head, your
elbows should form slightly less than a 90 degree
angle. There should be an equal amount of paddle
shaft and blade beyond each of your hands.
•
Some paddles may have the blades offset, or
feathered (for more experienced users). A feathered
paddle presents less surface area for the wind to
catch.
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ABOUT YOUR KAYAK
The sit-on-top kayak and sit-in kayak are general
recreational use products. They are designed for lakes and
slow moving streams. They are not designed for white
water (class II and above rapids.) The amount of rapids the
boat can safely navigate is far more dependant upon the
skill of the person then the structural limitations of the boat.
However, neither kayak has the structural rigidity to
withstand class II water flow if the boat is swamped and
pinned against an immovable object (i.e. rock, boulder, or
stump).
Hull Material
The Sit-on 10 kayak hull is thermoformed from a single
sheet of High Density Polyethylene. Polyethylene is many
times more impact resistant than fiberglass, will not
permanently dent, and is much quieter than aluminum.
Polyethylene is abrasion resistant but not abrasion proof.
Your kayak will sustain some scratches if forced over
obstructions such as logs, sharp rocks and gravel. Do not
be concerned if you notice the hull flexing as the kayak
passes over an obstruction. This flexing is one of the great
advantages of polyethylene. It bends and absorbs impact
without sustaining serious damage.
The Sit-in 10 kayak hull is a one-piece rotomolded
polyethylene unit. As stated above, Polyethylene is many
times more impact resistant than fiberglass. The one piece
design provides a simpler, stronger product.
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