You can tell the year a kayak hull was molded and for which model year from the last 4 digits of your serial number. A Riot, Boreal, Cobra, etc. serial number is made up as follows: QRQ (KD's manufacturer code), a five digit hull ID, a letter ...
There are a couple different options presented here to remove a dent in your kayak. If the dent or deformation won’t push out easily, leave the kayak in the sun with a black garbage bag over the area. This should heat and soften the plastic to the ...
For long-term storage and to prevent hull deformation, your kayak should be kept on its side or upside down, on a padded rack with bars placed on or near the bulk heads. Take care to protect it from long – term exposure to the sun or extreme heat, ...
The Small Vessel Regulations enforced by the Canadian Coast Guard establishes a minimum of safety equipment that you must carry with you in your kayak (or any vessel under 6 meters in length): Personal flotation device (PFD). When selecting your PFD ...