14 ORU KAYAK | ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Final adjustments
Stash water bottles, spare
paddles, and other
accessories under the
rubber deck strap.
The coaming fits a
standard spray skirt
(size: medium) if desired.
B
A
B
A
ASSEMBLY
CHECKLIST
n
Bow and stern
straps are tight
and the fairings
cover both ends.
n
Seam channels
are tight and no
deck trim is visible
underneath.
n
All 8 deck buckles
are tight.
n
Coaming is locked
at front and back of
the cockpit.
n
Both cockpit
handles are locked
onto the coaming.
Congratulations!
Your Oru Kayak is
ready for the water.
BEFORE YOU GET IN:
ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF
THE BACKREST
Move the shock cord up
and down the notched
backrest column to
support your lower back.
ONCE YOU’RE IN:
ADJUST THE FOOTREST
From a seated position,
move the footrest by
loosening or tightening
the left and right buckles
just below the kayak deck,
in front of the cockpit
handles.
The footrest should keep
your legs comfortably
bent, with your knees
splayed outward.
STERN
BOW