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Kayak Zone => Kayaks => Wilderness Systems => Topic started by: kyamen on September 21, 2016, 03:59:50 PM

Title: storing kayak
Post by: kyamen on September 21, 2016, 03:59:50 PM
I just got my first kayak( Tarpon 140)  two weeks ago and stored it on the ground in the garage.
It will deform the hull if it stored that way?
Title: Re: storing kayak
Post by: bmb on September 21, 2016, 04:03:07 PM
manufacturer recommends storing on its side or upside down.  if it deforms the hull it will likely be temporary anyways.
Title: Re: storing kayak
Post by: RacinRob on September 21, 2016, 07:17:49 PM
That is a good kayak. Actually really great paddling kayak. Just store on its side and it will be fine. Mine like that sat on a rack all the time and was never affected.
Title: Re: storing kayak
Post by: Tinker on September 24, 2016, 07:38:37 AM
On it's side is one of the ways to store kayaks that nearly all manufacturer's recommend.  It wouldn't hurt to buy a section of pipe insulation (cheapest), or a 36" foam yoga roller (best), cut it, and rest the kayak on a couple of sections.  Works best if they are spaced about 1/3 the length of the hull apart.