COMPONENT WORKBOOK Nº18

KAJAK SPORT COMPONENTS COMPONENTS WORKBOOK Nº17 KAJAK SPORT – THE COMPANY

3 COMPONENTS WORKBOOK Nº17 KAJAK SPORT – THE COMPANY

FROM KAYAKERS TO KAYAKERS KAJAK SPORT OY WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1989 BY FOUR INSPIRATIONAL KAYAKERS AND EXPLORERS FROM FINLAND. WE STARTED WITH SEA KAYAKS WHICH QUICKLY BECAME AWARDED AROUND THE WORLD.

But soon we noticed that there was a strive to retain this leadership role through very limited selection of true sea kayak continuous investment in product design, components available for manufacturers research, development and by remaining back then. So we started to create innovative at all times. Own and original components primarily for our own ideas can be seen in both the patents needs. Soon after we had created a basic awarded to the company and in the component set for a sea kayak and we highly rated reviews in many international became one of the very first sea kayak publications. component producer for other kayak We would also like to thank all our manufacturers too. Since then these small, partners and customers for their fruitful co- detailed parts have captured more and more operation in our history. It has been the key space in our heart and interest. With tens factor for successful and reliable product of thousands of lakes and long coastline, selection. All of them have slightly different Finland is one of the Europe’s richest areas aspects of the use or need of a component. in natural waterways. Access to this fantastic By combining those together we can water system has, and continues to provide find solutions that serve one the most. us with a wide variety of conditions in which Functional and respected components have to develop and refine our products. a significant role in achieving a successful Today our components are highly kayak. No matter if it’s a kayak for a beginner regarded worldwide for their unmatched or for an experienced sea kayaker it needs to quality and performance. We have become work on the environment where it’s used. a leading supplier to virtually every major So choose Kajak-Sport quality, it’s kayak manufacturer in the world. We still beyond compare.

5 COMPONENTS WORKBOOK Nº18 KAJAK SPORT – R&D

KAJAK SPORT R&D

In this rapidly changing world we all are continuously developing things around our lives. Everyday life has changed a lot in past 30 years and many of the improvements has made our lives easier by allowing things that were not possible or was hard to reach back then. This same applies to the products been used for kayaking even though the boat itself has been invented quite a long time ago. One of the main points in kayaking or any other outdoor activity is the simplicity and difference of the life in out- doors compared to the modern lifestyle we have used to. Travelling, cooking and accommodation are all slightly different when it’s done somewhere in a remote area out of everyday luxuries.

86 7 COMPONENTS WORKBOOK Nº18 KAJAK SPORT – R&D

Product that has been designed for this all over the world in various conditions kind of use has also changed. Back in old enjoying the life at outdoors. Our design days most of kayak components was made and production is made in-house in our out of metal. Those parts where generally own factory. We use modern 3D design quite clumsy and heavy. Nowadays all software together with latest 3D printing respected kayak manufacturers are trying system to evaluate and test our designs. to reach the best possible level and We have modern fleet of injection moulding balance of functionality, weight, durability, machines equipped with robots to form serviceability and cost of the product, fully automatized production lines that depending if the kayak is used in casual match today’s sustainable development day touring, demanding expeditions requirements. Most of our components or rough sea conditions. are made of technical blended plastics to We at Kajak Sport Components are have highest stiffness, weight and durability specialized to develop serious high end level. This environment offers cost effective components and equipment for these platform for specialized high quality kayak continuously developing brands that builds parts that withstand time and usage. world class boats for people that paddles

8 9 COMPONENTS WORKBOOK Nº18 OUR PRODUCTS

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3 WE’VE GOT YOU 2 COVERED: 4 OUR PRODUCTS THESE AND THE REST OF OUR OFFERING YOU WILL FIND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES 5

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8 9 1 Original Rubber 10 Cover: Hatches, p. 23 2 Skeg System 4: 7 KS Daybox, Low: Skegs, p. 39 Cockpit Parts, p. 43 3 Oval Hatch 44/26 Rim: 8 Footrest: Footrest Hatches, p. 24 & Streering, p. 32 4 Original Rubber 9 Original Rubber 20 Cover: Hatches, p. 23 24 Cover: Hatches, p. 23 5 Ergo Seat M: 10 Recessed Deckfitting: 10 11 Cockpit Parts, p. 44 Deckfittings, p. 29 6 Skeg Control Unit 4: 11 Black Rope 24/6 mm: Skeg, p. 39 Accessories, p. 45

10 11 COMPONENTS WORKBOOK Nº18 OUR PRODUCTS — PADDLES & PADDLE ACCESSORIES

KS INUKSUK

Inuksuk is our flag ship in paddles. Hand- crafted West Greenland style paddle made in Finland. Solid, strong yet light full carbon PADDLES core paddle with stunning matt finish. Well balanced construction with buoyant blade and oval loom creates light and effortless feel. Smooth and well rounded thin edges allows quiet catch and confident stroke. & PADDLE Inuksuk is equipped with unique Kajak Sport oval shaft ferrule to allow easy split and length adjustment. The historical story and the unique ACCESSORIES feeling of our new West Greenland paddle takes you far from the traditional paddling routines that you are used to. Therefore we gave it a name Inuksuk. It shows that you are on the right path to new adventures. Sharp yet smoothly rounded blades goes in to the water precisely and quiet. Blade has good grip in to the water and there is no vibration at all. Real oval loom with smooth shoulders and matt finish offers perfect grip. Kajak Sport unique construction allows tough fibres follow around all the corners and edges of the blade. This seamles and trouble free Inuksuk, side Inuksuk, construction makes Inuksuk the strongest front Inuksuk, greenland paddle on the market. Our construction does not require any additional protect parts against the usage, it will last!

Product code 201740 Weight 800 g Lenght 215-228 cm, fully adjustable Width 95 mm Material Carbon

“The Inuksuk is by far the best paddle I have in my quiver. Having an adjustable loom makes this paddle ”I particularly like the diamond very diverse allowing you to change it’s length quickly shape of the Inuksuk blade as well to adjust to conditions and different kayak widths. as the oval loom. It works great It’s sharp blades are key for seamless paddle stroke for precise strokes and sculling” transitions and is very reactive yet quite at the same time. I find I have more catch with the Inuksuk paddle — Dubside which gives me that extra confidence in bigger conditions. I have put this paddle through the test and it is impressively strong.”

12 — James Manke, Canada 13 Sea Performace

Sea Touring COMPONENTS WORKBOOK Nº18 14 good touch.MadeinFinland. swing weight, comfortable touchgripfor between 215-225cminany angle. Light withfibreglassblades Fully shaft. adjustable power yet goodcruisingspeed. who want lightandeasy strokes withgentle low anglestylepaddlemadefor kayakers sea respected mid-sized Excellent bladedesign. touringpaddleisawithhighly The sea Material × width Blade length Lenght Weight Product code Material × width Blade length Lenght Weight Product code in Finland. and lengthadjustmentbetween 215–225cm. FerruleShaft System offers free angle award-winningmade withKajakSport ensures excellent ergonomic ofalltimes. rounded corners withuniqueoval grip sweet details. conservative low-angle stylestrokes with for thosewhoprefers effortless and exit from water. givesSmooth design quietentrance and paddle withuniquefullcore construction. exceptionally light andbuoyant touring Performance Sea Kajak Sport paddleis Light yet durable fibre reinforced plastic Sea PerformanceSea is Handcrafted Tough carboncore split construction Superior dullsurface finish withnicely PerformanceSea isagreat choice KS SEAPERFORMANCE,

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carbon plastic, fibreglass Shaft: Blade: fibre reinforced 61 cm×15 215–225 cm g 980 201570 Carbon 56 ×15cm 215–225 cm 730 g 201550

Photo: Frode Wiggen — Frode Wiggen, Norway if you paddledistance.” That isalsogoodthingfor your forearms made ofcarbon,butstillithasalittleflex. paddle intherightangle. Thepaddleis makeand theedges toholdthe iteasier right angle. Alsolike loom, the adjustable silent inthewater whenyou sliceitinthe tip andsharpblade. It make thepaddle day(7 trip) like Iespecially theround Inuksuk paddle, withit. andampleased I circumnavigated SenjaIslandusingonly for bothrolling andpaddling.Lastyear “I have usedtheInuksuk from Kajak Sport

— Eike Köhler, Germany It justworks.” I don’t care orwearing. toomuchaboutdirt stiffness. With the ferrule oftheInuksuk isthe with mostofthedividedpaddles I appreciate istheferrule. Theproblem great responsibility. Sotheotherthing with itinthewater. rised abouthow muchpower you canput when IgottheInuksuk. Iwere really surp- I was quitenew toGreenland paddling, I thinktheentire Inuksuk isastrong paddle. ”What are thestrengths oftheInuksuk? Like Yoda said:With great power comes

COMPONENTS WORKBOOK Nº18 OUR PRODUCTS — PADDLES & PADDLE ACCESSORIES

KS SHAFT FERRULE S NEW! KS SHAFT ADJUSTMENT TUBE NEW!

This is a new universal ferrule unit to make General dimensions Kajak Sport shaft adjustment tube is a result precise adjust- good quality split paddle with free feather Weight 20 g of experienced engineering skills and ment tube for and length adjustment. Works instantly both Lenght 50 mm advanced material knowhow. all kinds of right and left handed. Simple and smooth Optimal construction together paddles. Exact construction with very easy and reliable with high end carbon reinforced and equal wall operation. KS Shaft ferrule is corrosion free material has made this thickness, smooth and friendly to all type of waters. Together tube strong and edges, solid black color and with the detailed design and hightech bright recessed white scale together plastic we have succeeded in making a with highly rewarded Kajak Sport Shaft strong and tireless ferrule unit which will Ferrule will make them perfect adjustment be a trouble-free and long lasting solution system for any kind of paddle. New shaft for your paddle. adjustment tube is 25% stronger than standard GF version and it is available in Product code Shaft outer ø Shaft Inner ø all popular sizes.

210304 26,3 mm 24,0 mm Product code Product Material Lenght / Shaft outer ø 210606 27,0 mm 24,5 mm 213212 KS Shaft Adjustment tube CRP 240 mm / 25,9 mm 213214 KS Shaft Adjustment tube CRP 240 mm / 26,4 mm 213216 KS Shaft Adjustment tube CRP 240 mm / 26,9 mm 213220 KS Shaft Adjustment tube CRP 240 mm / 27,9 mm KS SHAFT FERRULE 213118 KS Connector tube GF 250 mm / 27,4 mm This is a universal ferrule unit to make good General dimensions 213104 KS Connector tube (Ferrule S) GF 250 mm / 23,9 mm quality split paddle with free feather and Weight 31 g 213106 KS Connector tube (Ferrule S) GF 250 mm / 24,4 mm length adjustment. Works instantly both Lenght 55 mm right and left handed. Simple and smooth construction with very easy and reliable operation. KS Shaft ferrule is corrosion free and friendly to all type of waters. Together KS DROP RINGS, retrofit with the detailed design and high tech plastic we have succeeded in making a strong and tireless ferrule unit which will be a trouble-free and long lasting solution for your paddle.

Product code Shaft outer ø Shaft Inner ø

211212 28,5 mm 26,0 mm 211214 28,5 mm 26,5 mm 211412 29,0 mm 26,0 mm 211414 29,0 mm 26,5 mm 211416 29,0 mm 27,0 mm 211612 29,7 mm 26,0 mm Deep shaped drop ring which prevents Product code 212130 211614 29,7 mm 26,5 mm water from running down your paddle shaft. Weight 16 g/pair 211616 29,7 mm 27,0 mm Easy to retrofit, no tools required. Made Width 53 mm 211618 29,7 mm 27,5 mm of durable flexible material. Suitable for Height 17 mm 211816 30,0 mm 27,0 mm 28–30,5 mm shaft. Paddle shaft outer 28–30,5 mm 211818 30,0 mm 27,5 mm 211820 30,0 mm 28,0 mm 211900 (oval) 36,5 mm / 28 mm 34 mm / 25,5 mm

16 17 COMPONENTS WORKBOOK Nº18 OUR PRODUCTS — SAFETY EQUIPMENT

KS PADDLE LEASH (Recreational) KS PADDLE LEASH (Pro) KS SAFETY FLAG, telescopic KS SELF RESCUE CLAMPS

High visibility safety flag for kayaks. Light telescopic construction from 65 cm up to 118 cm. Light and simple paddle leash made Easy snap on and off deck adapter The world’s most simple and unique safety of ø 4 mm bungee. Hook and loop closures with one screw fixing system. device for paddle float rescuing from secure one end to your paddle and the Flag has high quality reflectors. Kajak-Sport. The clamps are made to hold other to deck rigging. Simple leash for the paddle on the rear deck of a kayak when recreational use. Product code 263410,1 the capsized kayaker is doing a paddle Product code 263210 Weight 128 g float rescuing. Strong and reliable paddle leash for pro- Weight 21 g Height 118 mm Fully automatic locking feature and fessional use. Light and simple with Length 1 m single hand opening mechanism is secure quick release system which can be used and extremely simple to use even with in rough conditions. cold hands or gloves on. With the KS Self 1 meter leash is made of ø 4 mm bungee. Rescue clamps normal paddle float rescuing Secure deck ball fastening system for deck KS SELF RESCUE GRIPS technique becomes a lot more reliable and lines and handy velcro fix for paddle. FOR PADDLE quicker which increases safety in all weather conditions. All steel parts used are high Product code 263220,1 Aisi 316 quality. Installation in a flat (level) Weight 22 g section of kayak. Length 1 m Product code 410200 Weight 298 g Length 103 mm KS HAND PUMP Width 46.5 mm Height 58 mm Good quality and reliable hand pump for The Kajak Sport innovative grips for self- kayakers with light function. Integrated rescue with paddle float. Easy to retrofit, attachment bungee and low profile strong and simple to use. The grips increase floatation foam. Durable high quality Aisi 316 your safety and help you remarkably in steel shaft. Removable caps for cleaning. paddle float rescuing. Ergonomic two compound handle with finger protection. Product code 410110 Weight 142 g Product code 263320 Length 65 mm Weight 300 g Width 40 mm Length 480 mm Height 35 mm

KS Hand Pump SAFETY EQUIPMENT SAFETY

18 19 COMPONENTS WORKBOOK Nº18 OUR PRODUCTS — TRANSPORTATION

KS U-FOAMBLOCKS KS KAYAK STRAP 2,0–5,5 M TRANSPORTATION

Definitely the most handy and simple roof Simple, safe and innovative buckle strap rack foams for kayak transportation to any to tie down the kayak to a car. The unique kind of car. The KS Foam Block is extremely buckle is quick and secure in use. The strap easy to place on and take off when ever won’t loosen up like with regular spring needed. No tools needed. loaded buckles and it doesn’t require any additional knots. Accurately curved buckle Weight 165 g/pair doesn’t scratch the kayak and therefore it Length 405 mm doesn’t require any additional textile Width 105 mm Non slip — Non Scratch — Quick Model: square Product Code: 276110 Product code: 276308 (2,0 m) Model: oval 276309 (2,5 m) Product Code: 276111 276310 (3,5 m) 276320 (5,5 m) Model: airfoil Product Code: 276112

KS J-CARRIER NEW!

Solid and safe tranport carrier for kayaks. J-Carrier has changeable roofrack adapters and it is fully compatible with Thule roof rack profiles (square, oval and wingbar). J-Carrier has integrated paddle holder for easy paddle roof transport. It is easy to install KS J-Carrier and remove from roof racks without any tools. Transport carrier is made of carefully selected high quality materials that are fully corrosion free.

Product code 276210 (Square/Oval) 276230 (Airfoil) Weight 3 095 g Length 500 mm Width 350 mm Height 150 mm

20 21 COMPONENTS WORKBOOK Nº18 OUR PRODUCTS — HATCHES

KAJAK SPORT ORIGINAL RUBBER COVER

Kajak Sport original hatch cover series the maximum reliability is essential. is made of real rubber. 100 % watertight The cover is equipped with both inside hatch cover solution is created for the most and outside leash holders. Its material demanding “expedition” use, when the cover is extremely durable and long-lived. It is is used in aberrant conditions and when also fully UV-protected. KS round hatch 10 cover

10 Product code 301110 Weight 67 g Width 119 mm Height 17 mm 15 KS round hatch 15 cover Product code 301310 Weight 163 g Width 170 mm Height 20 mm 20 KS round hatch 20 cover HATCHES Product code 301510 Weight 326 g Kajak Sport is the best known and the most Width 220 mm respected manufacturer of watertight kayak 24 Height 33 mm hatch covers in the world. We supply hatch covers and rims for kayak manufacturers, KS round hatch 24 cover retailers, small builders and hobbyists to Product code 301710 over 30 countries all over the world. Weight 412 g Width 270 mm Height 32 mm

42/30 KS oval hatch 42/30 cover KAJAK SPORT ORIGINAL Product code 302210 Weight 822 g RUBBER COVER (VCP) Width 340 mm NEW! Lenght 460 mm Height 30 mm KS oval hatch 44/26 cover Product code 302410 Weight 715 g Width 300 mm KS (VCP) oval hatch 41/22 cover 44/26 Width 478 mm KS (VCP) round hatch 19.5 cover Product code 303410 Height 30 mm Product code 303210 Weight 750 g Weight 297 g Lenght 279 mm Width 213 mm Width 455 mm Height 29 mm Height 27 mm

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KAJAK SPORT CLICK-ON COVER KAJAK SPORT HATCH RIM

The click-on cover is a light and vigorous There are both inside and outside leash The KS Hatch Rims are precision-made for plastics, polyethylene mixtures, ABS plastic kayak hatch cover which is made by holders and a handy opening grip. Both KS Hatch Covers. The rim is made of durable etc). Before gluing, find out and confirm combining two different materials together. materials are durable- and fully UV-protected. and gluable ABS-plastic. Using our covers suitable glue and primer for both materials. The rigid centre part reaches to top of the The click-on cover is used all over the world together with our rims you can have the best The installation instruction for most hatch rim and secures that the cover can’t and it has found its way especially to the possible water tightness and easy access to common materials can be downloaded from be pushed inside due to force of a wave. deck of the lightand ultralight composite your kayak cargo space. our web-pages. Soft edge seals and attaches properly to the kayaks. Numerous tests, reviews and Our hatch rim can basically be attached hatch rim and gives good watertight contact praxis prove that this cover is a reliable to all kayaks (e.g. fibreglass, reinforced between the cover and the rim. and watertight cover solution even in KS round hatch 10 rim Stylish click-on cover is waterproof and rough conditions. The click-on cover is Product code 301120 extremely easy to use. recommended to be used with KS-hatch rim. 10 Weight 32 g Width 131 mm KS round 15 hatch click-on cover Height 20 mm Product code 301311 15 Weight 112 g 15 KS round hatch 15 rim Width 170 mm Product code 301320 Height 20 mm Weight 68 g 20 Width 185 mm Height 21 mm KS round 20 hatch click-on cover 20 Product code 301511 Weight 182 g KS round hatch 20 rim Width 215 mm 24 Product code 301520 Height 28 mm Weight 122 g Width 234 mm KS round 24 hatch click-on cover 24 Height 33 mm Product code 301711 Weight 292 g Width 266 mm KS round hatch 24 rim Height 30 mm Product code 301720 42/30 Weight 128 g KS oval 42/30 hatch click-on cover Width 279 mm Height 30 mm Product code 302211 Weight 646 g 42/30 Legnth 458 mm KS oval hatch 42/30 rim Width 335 mm Product code 302220 Height 30 mm Weight 297 g Width 346 mm KS oval 44/26 hatch click-on cover Length 470 mm Height 31 mm Product code 302411 Weight 632 g Legnth 474 mm 44/26 KS oval hatch 44/26 rim Width 288 mm Product code 302420 Height 30 mm 44/26 Weight 291 g Width 300 mm Length 486 mm Height 30 mm

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KAJAK SPORT LRC-HT HATCH COVER KAJAK SPORT LRC HATCH COVER

Kajak Sport LRC-HT series is our latest hatch of the cover to improve watertightness The Light Rubber Cover (LRC) Hatch series easily be noticed as this series really floats! development. ‘HT’ describes the hard top and allow more variation on the accuracy is our latest hatch development together The profile of the LRC-series is identical in the centre of the cover, like in click-on of measurement of the rim. Covers are with the LRC-HT series. Elasticity describes compared to the original rubber covers, so cover. But in LRC-HT the rigid centre area is normally produced in black/black colour this series most incisive. This cover is made they have equal fitting properties to various just smaller which increases stretch ability combination. for an option for the original rubber cover. rims, however original rubber cover is The LRC has a good stretch ability to work possible to over stretch thanks to the watertight in PE-rims. It is lighter than the superior elasticity properties of the material. KS round hatch 15 LRC-HT original rubber cover and has more elegant The LRC material is fully UV and weather visual surface quality. The lightness can protected for long use. 15 Product code 301314 Weight 152 g Width 170 mm Height 20 mm KS round hatch 15 LRC 15 Product code 301315 Weight 142 g 20 KS round hatch 20 LRC-HT Width 170 mm Product code 301514 Height 20 mm Weight 255 g Width 220 mm Height 30 mm 20 KS round hatch 20 LRC Product code 301515 24 KS round hatch 24 LRC-HT Weight 226 g Width 220 mm Product code 301714 Height 30 mm Weight 380 g Width 270 mm 24 Height 28 mm KS round hatch 24 LRC Product code 301715 KS oval hatch 42/30 LRC-HT Weight 339 g Width 270 mm 302214 Product code Height 28 mm 42/30 Weight 742 g Length 465 mm Width 345mm KS oval hatch 42/30 LRC Height 30 mm Product code 302215 42/30 Weight 698 g KS oval hatch 44/26 LRC-HT Length 445 mm Width 345 mm 302414 Product code Height 30 mm Weight 744 g Length 485 mm Width 300 mm KS oval hatch 44/26 LRC Height 30 mm Product code 302415 44/26 Weight 677 g Length 485 mm Width 300 mm Height 30 mm 44/26

26 27 COMPONENTS WORKBOOK Nº18 OUR PRODUCTS — DECKFITTINGS

KS RECESSED DECKFITTING KS DECKFITTING 40/13, ø 5 MM DECKFITTINGS ø 5 MM, round/cross

The recessed deckfitting for kayak deck lines The surface deckfitting for kayak deck lines and safety lines. Light but reliable fitting to and safe tylines. Strong and reliable fitting be used with 5 or 6 mm ropes. The fitting to be used with 6 to 8 mm ropes. The fitting is made for 5 mm attachment screw. is made for 5 mm attachment screw.

Product code 402210 Product code 403210 Weight 4 g Weight 7 g Length 32,5 mm Length 40 mm Width 32,5 mm Width 40 mm Height 20 mm Height 13 mm

KS Ergo toggle 113/25 KS DECKFITTING 34/11 ø 5 MM KS DECKFITTING 50/34/13, ø 6 MM for end KS ERGO TOGGLE 113/25 KS RECESSED DECKFITTING ø 5 MM

The surface deckfitting for kayak deck lines The surface deckfitting for kayak deck lines and safety lines. Strong and reliable fitting and safety lines. Strong and reliable fitting to be used with 5 mm rope. The fitting to be used with 5 mm rope. The fitting is made for 5 mm or optional 6 mm is made for 5 mm or optional 6 mm The ergonomical carrying toggle for kayaks The recessed deckfitting for kayak deck- attachment screw. attachment screw. and canoes. Made with injection moulding and safetylines. Strong and reliable fitting technique to get it as light and strong as to be used with 5 or 6 mm ropes. The Product code 403110 Product code 403110 possible. Compatible with KS Deckfitting fitting is made for 5 mm or optional 6 mm Weight 6 g Weight 8 g 50/34/13, to end. attachment screw. Length 34 mm Length 50 mm Width 34 mm Width 34 mm Product code 401110 Product code 402110 Height 11 mm Height 13 mm Weight 27 g Weight 9 g Length 110 mm Length 40 mm Width 27 mm Width 24 mm Height 24 mm Height 18 mm

28 29 COMPONENTS WORKBOOK Nº18 OUR PRODUCTS — FOOTREST & STEERING

KS ROPE LOOP KS DECK BALL 32 MM

This extra deckfitting can be installed on Two piece deck ball which can easily be the top of the normal KS Deck Fitting by added to kayak deck lines and bungees. using the same attachment screw. Or it can Lock the position simply by adding a knot be installed separately in any other parts on inside. The deck ball gives significant help the deck if wanted. The fitting is made for when storing and using spare paddle or 5 mm attachment screw. other deck items which need to be used while seated. Product code 404110 Weight 2 g Product code 412110 Length 15 mm Weight 7 g Width 19 mm Length 29 mm Height 15 mm Width 32 mm Height 32 mm

KS ROPE END PLUG KS FLEX DECK BALL 26/36, retrofit

Unique two piece flexible deck ball that can be retrofitted to any kayak without rope Kajak Sport new terminal end for rope is work. The Flex Deck ball can be fitted to made for finishing and attaching kayak both deckline and bungee. Location can deckline without any ugly looking and be locked with hided knot inside. Non- unpractical knots. This new rope end plug is scratching material and flexible construction an easy and stylish way to fix 5-6 mm ropes. reduces the risk of kayak deck damage.

Product code 405110 Product code 412120 Weight 1 g Weight 7 g Length 13 mm Length 36 mm Width 13 mm Width 26 mm Height 13 mm Height 26 mm

30 29 COMPONENTS WORKBOOK Nº18 OUR PRODUCTS — FOOTREST & STEERING

KS FLEX-JOINT STEERING SYSTEM

The steering system is based on the innovative construction. The steering pedal KS Footrests but it’s with larger self has a soft and stylish grip in the centre part pivoted two compound steering pedals. to prevent slipping and it increases comfort. FOOTREST The steering pedal is connected to the The steering ropes adjust automatically footrest with special flex-joint polymer pivot when you move the pedals. However the construction which allows comfort system includes KS Fine Adjustment Pieces & precise steering quality with any type to adjust the ropes in the installation or & STEERING of rudder. The Flex-Joint System is totally maintenance phase. The Flex-Joint Steering rust and carefree in all conditions and there System is attached to the footrest pedal with is no jamming possibility thanks to the two screws which means the steering pedals can be retrofitted easily anytime later to KS Footrests. Includes: Complete kit for steering, KS Footrest and KS Flex-Joint Steering System, with full dyneema steering ropes and attachment screws. KS Flex-Joint Steering System, S Product code 512111 Steering Weight 824 g System S Width 102 mm Steering Height 155 mm System L KS Flex-Joint Steering System, L Product code 512112 Weight 854 g Width 110 mm Height 178 mm

KS FASTENER FOR FOOTREST KS FINE ADJUSTMENT

proper fastening of the rail. The adjusting FOR STEERING ROPE of the footrest is smart and simple. It can KS FOOTREST be done only with feet. The position of the pedals can be adjusted while seated. The footrest system is one of the most The good quality and the rigid structure innovative footrests available in the world. combined together with the best materials With the KS Footrest you always have solid ensure safe and easy use for a long time. The Kajak-Sport fine adjustment piece for support for your feet which is the basic rule The fastener for footrest to be laminated steering rope is specially designed for for efficient paddling. The footrest consist inside the hull. A secure way to attach the adjusting the length of the steering rope in footrest instead of using screws.Includes of a solid rail and an innovative pedal part Product code 501100 our steering system. The adjustment margin nylock nut (material: Aisi 316). with self pivoting system for adjusting and Weight 538 g is 31 cm and the major features are the non- soft grip material in the middle of the pedal. Length 410 mm slide action and the easy usage. Product code 501117 The footrest also has a special pedal lock for Width 22 mm Screw 5 x 25 mm Product code 512210 securing the adjustment and end plugs for Height 40 mm Weight 9 g Weight 6 g Length 43 mm Length 65 mm Width 23 mm Width 18 mm 32 COMPONENTS WORKBOOK Nº18 OUR PRODUCTS — RUDDER

KS NAVIGATOR RUDDER

The true specimen of our continous product the rudder and improves the slide together development skill. The navigator is a unique with the new two-piece rockerpart. The rudder system. Instead of rotating the blade mechanism is simple and more reliable than RUDDER around the axel it slides smoothly on the any spring loaded rudder system. The blade deck and back to the water. Storing the also has a new locking mechanism. It locks blade vertically on the deck of the kayak down when deployed and opens itself when when unemployed minimizes the wind lifted up. The locking mechanism can simply surface and helps when the kayak is strored be switched off if wanted in club or rental or transported. Completely redesigned foil use to improve carelessness. plastic blade minimizes the drag of

KS NAVIGATOR RUDDER, pin 42 mm KS NAVIGATOR RUDDER, pin 85 mm Specification: 42 mm pin requires optional Specification: 85 mm pin is installed to rudder sleeve. a hole in the stern of the kayak, no additional Includes: Rudder head part, rocker sleeve required (pin diameter 10 mm) part, blade, lift-up rope, revert bungee, Includes: Rudder head part, rocker locking knob mechanism, rope stopper part, blade, lift-up rope, revert bungee, and rope for it. locking knob mechanism, rope stopper Navigator Rudder, pin 42 mm with and rope for it. longer 600 mm rudder blade the product Navigator Rudder, pin 85 mm with code is 530211. longer 600 mm rudder blade the product code is 530251. Product code 530210 KS Navigation rudder pin 42 mm Weight 657 g Product code 530250 Height 500 mm

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KS RUDDER SLEEVE LAMINATION KS RUDDER SLEEVE STD PLASTIC

Rudder sleeve made of Plain, injection moulded Aisi316 quality metal, rudder sleeve for kayak. extremely durable. Includes attachment bar for lamination. Product code 530410 Weight 7 g Product code 530450 Inside diameter ø 10 mm Weight 30 g Inside diameter ø 10 mm

KS RUDDER SLEEVE STD KS RUDDER SLEEVE BAR PLASTIC

Rudder sleeve made of Aisi316 quality metal, extremely durable.

Product code 530460 Injection moulded rudder Weight 26 g sleeve for lamination or Inside diameter ø 10 mm retrofitting. Product code 530420 Weight 10 g Inside diameter ø 10 mm

KS RUDDER SLEEVE BAR KS PLASTIC PLUG RUDDER SLEEVE

End plug for rudder sleeve.

Product code 703222 Weight 1 g Rudder sleeve made of Aisi316 quality metal, extremely durable. Includes large attachment bar for retrofitting.

Product code 530470 Weight 35 g Inside diameter ø 10 mm

36 COMPONENTS WORKBOOK Nº18 OUR PRODUCTS — SKEG

SKEG SYSTEM 4, rope deployed NEW!

Skeg System 4 is our latest skeg concept. Skeg is operated with new kind of Skeg Foil blade is operated with dyneema rope. control unit. Skeg control unit 4 has low Rope is simple, light, friction and corrosion profile control button to allow smooth SKEG free coupling that does not kink. Blade recessed installation close to the cockpit has unique rope adjuster to re-adjust the area. New control unit is precise and stylish. rope length in necessary. Blade has easy Button is automatically locked in to it’s snap in connection which makes it easy position to hold the blade in correct to install and remove. Blade is equipped position at all times. with corrosion free spring which allows Control unit and skeg box are equipped free movement upwards when hitting in a with specially designed Tube connector. obstacle to prevent damages. Tube connector is quick and corrosion free cable connector offering solid and Skeg system 4 has (3) different skeg boxes waterproof connection for 6/4 mm PA-tube. flange variations: It requires no glue for sealing or installation. (1) Without flange Quick to open and close anytime later for (2) Flat flange maintenance if necessary. (3) Screw flange Product code 521110: without flange 521120: flat flange 521130: screw flange

KS SKEG CONTROL UNIT 4 KS SKEG BLADE 4

Product code 521410 Product code 521310

KS ADAPTER BOX KS SKEG BOX 4 FOR SKEG CONTROL 4

Skeg System 4 Product code 521211: without flange 521221: flat flange Product code 521710 521231: screw flange

38 39 COMPONENTS WORKBOOK Nº18 OUR PRODUCTS — SKEG

KS RETRACTABLE PLASTIC SKEG SYSTEM PRO COMPLETE, KS RECRACTABLE PLASTIC SKEG, KS PLASTIC CONTROL KNOB wire deployed end wire ø 3 mm / 2,5 m WITH METAL TUBE

supported to the skeg box with integrated framework. The box is simple to install either from in- or outside in production and it can also be retrofitted. The system also includes completely new skeg control unit. This unit can be installed to the deck of the kayak with or without recess. It is simple and precise in use. Note that the new control unit can be combined with other skeg systems as well. Rigid skeg control system with smooth With Includes: Skeg box (with or without sliding properties. Requires premade flange flange), skeg blade, AISI 316 wire (3mm), recess on the deck for fitting. Additional PA tube 6/4 mm, skeg contr ol unit PA-pipes (10/8, 8/6 mm) required for cable Product code 520210 connections. w flange w/o flange Weight 312 g Product code 520100 520101 Length 370 mm Product code 520222 New powerfull and reliable retractable skeg Weight 618 g 618 g Height 120 mm Weight 49 g system pro for composite, thermoformed Box length 418 m 418 m Length 330 mm and polyethylene kayaks. This injection Box height 120 mm 120 mm Width 34 mm moulded skeg box is made to stay clean Box width 30 mm 15 mm Height 25 mm from dirt and other obstacles to reduce Wire ø 3 mm / 250 cm, KS CONTROL UNIT the risk of jamming. The skeg blade is well AISI 316

KS PLASTIC CONTROL KNOB KS RETRACTABLE PLASTIC SKEG KS RECRACTABLE PLASTIC SKEG, WITH FIBER TUBE PRO, ø 3 mm / 2,5 m wire centre wire ø 3 mm / 2,5 m Features: No special recess required and reserves no additional space around. Gluable or screw fastening. Can be retrofitted to any kayaks. Includes: Skeg control box and plugs for it, rail, control knob and screws. Compatible with all KS-Skegs

Product code 520130 Light skeg control system with smooth Weight 45 g sliding properties. Requires premade Length 160 mm recess on the deck for fitting. Additional Width 33 mm PA-pipes (10/8, 8/6 mm) required for cable Injection moulded foil shape retractable Injection moulded low profile retractable Height 25 mm connections. plastic skeg. Replacement skeg blade for plastic skeg for all kinds of sea kayaks. skeg system pro. Skeg is made of durable The skeg is made of durable and stiff glass Product code 520232 and stiff glass reinforced nylon. reinforced nylon. Skeg box not available. Weight 49 g Skeg control system not included. KS TUBE CONNECTOR Length 330 mm Product code 520110 Width 34 mm Weight 310 g Product code 520220 Height 25 mm Length 367 mm Weight 312 g Product code 521510 Width 6 mm Length 370 mm Weight 5 g Height 116 mm Height 120 mm Length 34 mm Width 17 mm

40 41 COMPONENTS WORKBOOK Nº18 OUR PRODUCTS — COCKPIT PARTS

KS DAYBOX, HIGH NEW! KS DECKBOX NEW! COCKPIT PARTS

Unique waterproof quick access dayhatch Waterproof quick access deckbox for KS Daybox solution for essential gear. Easy screw in essential gear. Easy and simple to install installation does not require tools or glue and remove. Stays well under the deck to be assembled. Daybox can easily be bungees and is compatible with all kayaks retrofitted to any flat deck surface and it’s and SUPs. 15 cm hatch cover is ideal to compatible with all plastic- composite- fit snacks, camera, water bottle, phone, and wooden kayaks. Capacity of 3,5 litres keys and wallet in. Deckbox approximate makes it ideal storage for snacks, camera, capacity is 4 litres. We recommend placing water bottle, phone, keys and wallet. We any valuables or electronics in a dry bag recommend placing any valuables or inside the deckbox for safe storing. Deckbox electronics in a dry bag inside for safe has comfortable carrying grip integrated storing. Daybox is availble with low and underneath and special top bungee to hold high collar heights to ensure best fitting to for e.g. mobile phone or sport device in top multiple deckprofiles and recesses. of the hatch cover in sight.

Product code 611120 Product code 612110 Weight 589 g Weight 380 g Sizes 340 mm Sizes 400 mm Width 200 mm Width 230 mm Height 154 mm Height 125 mm

KS DAYBOX, LOW NEW!

Product code 611110 Weight 589 g Sizes 340 mm Width 200 mm Height 132 mm

43 COMPONENTS WORKBOOK Nº18 OUR PRODUCTS — ACCESSORIES

KS ERGO SEAT KS FOAM KIT FOR THIGHBRACE, MiL ACCESSORIES

Self-adhesive thigh foam pair to cockpit

Product code 602110 Product code Product

701120 Rope 16/2 mm 701130 Rope 16/3 mm KS BACKREST DELUXE 701140 Rope 16/4 mm 701150 Rope 24/5 mm “Remarkably comfortable” and “Very KS Backrest deluxe has a 6-point fastening 701155 Rope 24/5,5 mm with reflective stripe comfortable” are the sentences which the to ensure the best support and adjustment 701160 Rope 24/6 mm Sea Kayaker magazine has used to comment properties. Low profile offers plenty of room 701180 Rope 16/8 mm our ergo seat. Carefully designed seat suits for rolling and allows free body rotation for 701215 Skeg rope, PES-Dynema ø 1,5 mm well for most users. efficient paddling. Deluxe backrest together 701229 Steering rope, Full-Dynema ø 2,0 mm The seat is simple to install and retrofit with KS-ergo seat is highly respected and 701330 Shock cord ø 3 mm, color to any kayak. Can be fastened with two or praised combination among experienced 701340 Shock cord ø 4 mm four screws. The seat includes fastening kayakers and sea kayaking magazines. 701341 Shock cord ø 4 mm, color points for KS-deluxe backrest Higher profile offers great extra support for 701350 Shock cord ø 5 mm paddlers who have physical problems in 701355 Shock cord ø 5 mm with reflective stripe KS Ergo Seat S back and therefore need additional support. 701360 Shock cord ø 6 mm Includes fastening straps. 701430,1 Wire, Hst ø 3mm/2,5m, bag Product code 601110 701540 PA-tube 6/4 mm for steering rope Weight 983 g KS Backrest Deluxe, Low 701560 PA-tube 8/6 mm Width 375 mm 701580 PA-tube 10/8 mm Height 195 mm 701621,1 Rubber net, 50cm,10 eyes, bag KS Ergo Seat M Product code 601111 Weight 983 g KS BUSHING FOR PA-TUBE 6/4 MM KS TUBE CLAMP Width 405 mm Height 195 mm Type Low Product code 603210 KS Ergo Seat L Weight 193 g Product code 601112 Width 350 mm Weight 983 g Height 160 mm Width 435 mm Height 195mm KS Backrest Deluxe, High 6 mm 8 mm Product code 703210 Product code 703220 703221 Weight 2 g Weight 1 g 2 g KS FOAM FOR SEAT Sizes 42,5 mm Sizes 29 mm 31 mm Width 9 mm Width 15 mm 15 mm Compatible seat foam for Height 8,5 mm Height 10 mm 13 mm KS-ergo seat Product code 601210 Type High Product code 603211 Weight 206 g Width 350 mm Height 202 mm 45 COMPONENTS WORKBOOK Nº18 THE DEALERS

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