Advanced Elements AE1014 - Manual (Page 15)

StraitEdge2™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual
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PROBLEM
Tube is kinked or bent.
The kayak is not self
bailing.
There is water in the
kayak.
The kayak drifts to
one side.
The kayak does not
track well.
SOLUTION
The tube just needs to be adjusted. When kayak is fully deflated try
adjusting the position of the tube inside of the outer shell.
The kayak is a self bailing kayak. There are four port holes under each
side of the kayak. The port holes have caps so it can be used as a self
bailing or a dry kayak. Make sure the caps are off.
There will almost always be a little water in the kayak. One reason is
the water drips off of the paddle and into the kayak. The kayak is a self
bailing kayak. There are four port holes under each side of the kayak.
The port holes have caps so it can be used as a self bailing or a dry
kayak. Make sure the caps are on.
A kayak will always head in the direction of your last stroke. Make
sure to check that the air bags in the bow and stern are properly inflated
and that the straps are pulled tight. If one of the floor bladders is not
completely inflated, this will also cause the kayak to drift.
Try moving your seat forward a little more. This will allow for better
weight distribution and better tracking.