Guidelines for usage – Advanced Elements AE1017 User Manual

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3.6 Folding

NOTICE: Reverse your pump to completely deflate all chambers.
1. Completely deflate all air chambers and thoroughly dry kayak and remove the seat
reversing your pump to pump out all the remaining air will make folding easier.
2. Remove plastic Bow and Stern forms and seat then lay kayak out flat.

3. Fold in half, down the center
(right to left)(A).
4. Fold into 4 equal sections.
5. Place into duffel bag.

FOLD

4. GUIDELINES FOR USAGE

Paddlesports can be very dangerous and physically demanding. The user of this product should
understand that participation in paddlesports may involve serious injury or death. Observe the
following safety standards whenever using this product. The user of this product acknowledges
both an understanding and an assumption of the risk involved in paddlesports.

After you have inflated your kayak and before you put it in the water, inspect your equipment
for obvious signs of wear or failure. Review local rules and regulations and read again the
“CAUTION” statement.

Most areas have local laws and regulations about the use and equipment of small boats. Usually
a phone call to the local authorities will provide you with the needed information. Some areas
may require that you register and display a registration number on the front of your kayak.
Once you have been issued a number, it is best to affix it to the kayak by printing it on the
material with a permanent ink marker. If you are required to display a sticker or vinyl letters, an
inflatable boat ID kit can be purchased at most marine stores.

Your kayak is designed to be paddled with a double bladed kayak paddle. Paddle with short
and even strokes. Keep the blade close to the kayak and the paddle almost vertical. Pull with
your lower hand and push with your upper hand. To reduce the amount of swaying at the
front of the kayak, ease off on the force of your stroke. Paddling with a backward stroke can
sometimes offer quick maneuverability.