3.
Thread
the
straps
attached
to
the
flaps
under
the
deck
through
the
buckles
on
the
ends
of
the
back
pad.
Thigh
Strap
(this
is
an
optional
accessory).
With
the
deck
placed
upside
down
as
shown
in
Figure
13,
place
the
thigh
straps
with
the
mesh
side
facing
up
and
the
hooks
close
to
the
bow.
Thread
webbing
at
each
end
of
the
thigh
straps
into
buckles
on
the
flaps
under
the
deck.
Attach
the
hooks
on
the
inside
of
the
thigh
straps
to
the
elastic
cord
loop
under
the
front
of
the
cockpit.
Hip
Pad
(this
is
an
optional
accessory).
Attach
the
hip
pads
to
the
snaps
on
the
flaps
under
the
deck.
Each
pad
fits
on
both
sides
of
the
deck.
It
is
most
convenient
to
place
the
hip
pads
with
the
valves
facing
forward.
Please
note:
If
the
pads
have
been
stored
empty
of
air,
you
may
need
to
blow
them
up
by
mouth.
They
will
self
inflate
if
they
have
recently
been
inflated.
REPAIR
AND
MAINTENANCE
The
most
common
repairs
will
be
abrasions
or
punctures
to
the
boat
skin.
Those
are
easily
repaired
with
the
supplied
repair
kit.
1.
Cut
a
patch
large
enough
to
cover
the
damaged
area
plus
a
¾”
(2
cm)
area
around
the
damage.
Round
the
corners.
Make
sure
the
repair
area
and
the
patch
are
clean.
Cover
both
with
a
thin
layer
of
adhesive.
Wait
for
the
adhesive
surfaces
to
feel
dry
to
the
touch.
Apply
patch.
The
boat
can
go
back
on
the
water
immediately,
but
the
bond
will
continue
to
cure
for
about
24
hours.
2.
For
temporary
frame
repairs
we
recommend
duct
tape
–
with
wooden
splints
as
needed.
3.
Do
NOT
use
duct
tape
on
fabric
surfaces
unless
you
have
to.
It
makes
a
real
mess,
and
permanent
patches
are
really
easy.
There
is
no
regular
maintenance
needed,
but
we
recommend
that
you
let
the
kayak
dry
before
putting
it
in
long
term
storage.
The
kayak
can
be
stored
packed
or
assembled.
The
best
is
a
cool
and
dry
place.
Cold
and
dry
is
fine
too
–
even
well
below
freezing.
But
we
avoid
handling
the
boat
when
it
is
extremely
cold.
WE
HOPE
YOU
WILL
HAVE
MANY
YEARS
OF
PLEASURE
WITH
YOUR
PAKBOATS
XT.
