2 ORU KAYAK | OWNER’S MANUAL
BEFORE YOU PADDLE
• Consult a physician before you begin kayaking activities or
training. Make sure you are healthy enough to meet the physical
demands of this sport.
• Obtain training in the safe use of your kayak from a qualified
instructor and build your experience in controlled situations.
• Check the weather and water conditions. Oru Kayaks are
designed to be used ONLY in sheltered waters, on inland lakes,
or in slow moving rivers. They are NOT designed for white water
use. NEVER go paddling in strong winds, rain, thunderstorms,
choppy water, strong currents, flood waters, or where tides will
affect your ability to steer the kayak or return to shore.
• Strictly follow the assembly instructions in the Inlet Assembly
Guide. If the kayak is not assembled correctly, it can lose its
structural integrity and collapse.
• Inspect the kayak, including the deck straps and buckles, and all
associated equipment (e.g., paddle) before each use for signs of
excessive wear or damage.
• Familiarize yourself with the body of water on which you will
be paddling. Determine whether there are known hazardous
conditions, such as low water levels or sharp rocks, and know
where you can get help quickly in case of an emergency.
• Consult and abide by all U.S. Coast Guard regulations and state
Safety Warnings
Kayaking is fun and challenging but involves inherent risks
of serious injury or death. To reduce these risks, users of this
product must follow the warnings and instructions provided in
this manual and in the warning printed on the Oru Kayak and use
common sense.
Users of this product agree by their use of this kayak to accept the
inherent risks involved in this paddlesport activity and agree to
follow all instructions, cautions, and warnings carefully before and
while using this kayak.
To reduce these risks follow these rules:
WARNING
Kayaking can be physically demanding and
dangerous. Use of this product and participation
in the sport of kayaking involve inherent risks
of serious injury or death.
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