How to Adjust a Tsunami Kayak Seat
All kayaks have numerous adjustment buckles and accessories for a personal fit. The Wilderness Systems Tsunami kayak is built for touring and longer kayaking adventures, and thus has features available to aid in comfort along the ride. Adjusting the kayak to fit you best can be done by adjusting a few straps and screws, as well as the seat backrest. The placement of your legs in the kayak will dictate how you should adjust the straps, and the height of your torso will dictate how high to raise the seat. The best fit for a kayak is very snug on the lower body and allowing free movement of the upper body.
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Instructions
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Put on your Personal Flotation Device or PDF and sit in the kayak as you normally would on the water. Think about how you would like to adjust the seat and straps to your preference.
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Loosen the back strap completely by pulling the strap out of the keeper.
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Remove the set screws from the leg brace inside the coaming, then reposition the leg brace until it contacts your thigh. Loosen the screw at the back of the leg brace to allow for repositioning of the brace.
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Replace the set screw into the hole that gives you the best fit. This will be either above or below the hole that you removed the screw from, depending on how you position your legs while kayaking. The kayak will have eight screw holes for proper adjustments.
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Loosen the ladder-lock buckle underneath the leg-lifters. Adjust the leg-lifters to meet your thighs at the leg braces for the best support. Tighten the ladder-lock back into position once you've adjusted the leg-lifters.
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Adjust the backrest height by pulling the toggle lever between your legs. As you pull, lift up or pull down to adjust the backrest. Slide the back-strap back through the keeper, and adjust the back strap so you fit snug in the kayak, but without restricting any movement. Move side to side, and move as you would while paddling. The back-strap should keep your lower body in place while allowing your upper body to pivot freely.
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Tips & Warnings
Never kayak without a PFD.
References
- Photo Credit kayak image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.com
