BAY SPORTS AIR GLIDE User manual
USER GUIDE
air glide
INFLATABLE kayak
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UNPACKING
2. Upon opening the carton, check contents to ensure the following are all inside:
1. Open the carton, being careful not to cut it open too deep, so as not to cut or
puncture the kayak contained inside the carton.
• 1 x 9” skeg/fin
• 1 x Hand pump + hose
• 1 x Air Glide Inflatable Kayak
• 2 x 4-piece paddle
• 2 x hi-back comfort kayak seats (with rear pouch)
• 1 x Ballstic weave nylon bag
• 1 x RepairKit (2 x PVCpatches &1 x valve removal tool)
• 1 x Velcro Footstrap
INFLATION
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4. Stand the pump on flat ground and place both feet on the footrests, then begin
to pump using nice, long pushes down and up. This ensures maximum air is pumped
on every stroke, whilst not over exerting yourself in the process.
1. Unroll your kayak on a flat surface, such as on sand or grass.
2. Unscrew the valve covers on the kayak.
3. Connect the pump hose to the valve of the floor section with a simple push and
turn clockwise until it is securely in place.
5. Once you reach 10psi, as shown on the pressure gauge, remove the hose from
the valve by simply turning anti-clockwise and pulling away, in one swift movement.
6. Repeat steps 3 - 5 for the remaining 2 side
wall sections.
7. The kayak will look like the image to the right
when inflated.
TIP: Inflating the kayak to the optimal pressure
is what gives it’s rigidness.
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3. Slide the fin keeper into the slot that runs underneath the fin, with the teeth
facing up toward you. This secures the fin in place.
1. Slide the fin into the fin box, the dorsal pointing toward the stern (rear) of the
kayak.
2. Gently push and wriggle the fin back toward the end of the fin box.
4. When complete, the fin and fin direction should appear facing like the following
image:
FIN SET UP
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DRAINAGE
3. From the front of the kayak, lift it up to allow water to run down to the drainage
section, located in the rear of the kayak.
4. To get the last pools of water out from the drainage section, push down in the centre
of the black area to help the water flow out the drainage holes.
1. Unscrew the drainage screw caps by turning anti-clockwise.
2. Fold them back and tuck them under the lip to hold them in place, to
allow the water to drain without the cap covering the drainage holes.
DEFLATION & PACKING AWAY
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1. Remove the seats and fin first, then unscrew the valve covers on the kayak.
3. Lifting the kayak up on it’s side, push the bottom floor of the kayak inward, so
that you’re essentially folding the kayak in half, width ways.
2. Protecting your fingers with a soft cloth (t-shirt or towel), simply push
the valve down and turn 90 degrees clockwise to lock the valve in the open/
deflate position. The air contained within the kayak will immediately begin to exit.
4. Then kneel or lay down onto the kayak, usinng your body weight to expel air
out of the kayak, for approximately 15 seconds or so.
5. Now the kayak is flattened (and still the full length) begin folding
starting at the rear end of the kayak, each fold approximately 90cm apart.
6. Using the strap as (shown in image below), close the buckle and pull
the strap to tighten the package. It makes it easier when putting the kayak
back into its bag.
Click to watch the deflating video here
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STORAGE
The advantage of inflatable kayaks is their compact nature. You can stow it away
under the deck of your boat, in the boot of your vehicle, or neatly away in a home
cupboard.
3. Storing Deflated: If storing the kayak for prolonged periods deflated and rolled up, it
is ideal to keep it loosely rolled if possible.
1. Before Storing: Rinse the kayak, fin, paddles, seats & leash in fresh water, and
where possible, allow them to dry out.
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2. Storing Inflated: Leaving the kayak inflated is absolutely fine however where possible,
store it out of direct sunlight as it may cause fading over a prolonged period. When not
using the kayak, it is recommended to reduce the pressure to under 9psi.
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