Pump Adapter
This triple nozzle
adapter comes with the
foot pump and is
needed to inflate the the
DKS. Insert the ribbed
end of the large
rounded adapter piece
into the hose.
Screw the valves in the
bases tightly. Inflate the
chambers with the foot
pump. Adjust the pres-
sure for your comfort.
Screw the cap on. Make
sure the valve is tight or
the seat will lose air
while you sit on it.
Place the rear seat so it
is against the rear spray
skirt. Place the front
seat a little forward of
the midpoint. For solo
paddling, position the
seat just behind the
kayak’s midpoint. Attach
the straps to the D-
rings.
Tall Back Seat
(OPTIONAL)
The TBS is designed to
put the user in a more
upright position with a
lower center of gravity.
Two of the four straps
pull the sides forward
and two backward. A
TBS installed in the for-
ward position is shown
here.
For the rearward seat,
clip the back straps to
the spray skirt D-rings
and the foward straps to
the D-rings just in front
of the seat. For solo
paddling, position at the
midpoint of the kayak.
TIP:
When getting in the
kayak, place your
weight on the seat pad
while trying not to knock
back the upright back-
rest pad. When sitting,
arch your lower back
forward and avoid lean-
ing high on the back of
the seat. You will feel
the seat support your
lumbar region.
Below are examples of the seat placement for the 300x,
380x and 420x kayaks. Although the examples feature the
TBS seat, the DKS or DFS seats can also be placed in the
same locations (shown below, not to scale).
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