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Correct trim
Seat-boards of the TREKKING XR can be
moved to suit the purpose and desired seat
position, over the entire length of the boat.
The varying seat positions for white-water
kayaking and waterway exploration appli-
cations are explained here following. The
setting can be adjusted to meet individual
weight factors.
Trim for waterway exploration
Attach the rear seat-board to the last eyelet
or the in front. Tighten the straps a little for
height adjustment so that the seat-board tilts
at a slight angle. That offers comfortable
seating. The seat-board of the forward padd-
ler attaches to between the third and fifth eye
of the line of eyes on the coaming at the boats
forward section. That seating position ext-
ends the water line length and improves the
boats track holding attribute. There is space
for luggage between the seat-boards. Alter-
natively a third seat-board may be integrated
(accessory). Families may appreciate the ex-
tra seat for a child.
Trim to suit white-water application
To facilitate optimised bailing the boat
should be trimmed to set stern heavy. That
shortens the water line length and improves
turning attributes of the boat. The seat-board
for the rear paddler attaches to the last eyes
of the coaming. The straps that determine
and adjust the angle of the seat-board should
be slackened to take up an angled. The seat-
board for the forward paddler fits best to the
seventh or eighth eyes.
Trim for single handed paddling
The TREKKING XR is adapted for single
handed application. The seat-board should
then be fitted to the eleventh or twelfth eye
of the coaming strip. You may choose or vary
in the use of single- or double blade paddles.
Bailing
There is a flat patch to the rear of the boats
floor, into which drain holes may be punched.
Self bailing facility renders the XR TREK-
KING suitable for white water use. Self
bailing implies automatic evacuation via the
drain holes, of water from spray and padd-
le operation. Self bails only works, if the
boat moves faster than the water on which
it moves.
Note: a small amount of water will re-
main in the boat though.
There is a plug available from the list of ac-
cessories to cover the drain holes, when mo-
ving in calm waters.
punching of drain holes
► Draw and mark the position of the drain
holes as per illustration.
► Use a punch tool (diameter 20 - 25 mm)
to punch the drain holes.
Single- or double blade paddle
In general the XR TREKKING is geared to
be paddled by means of single blade pad-
dles. If your preference is for double bla-
de paddling, you may of course go for that
choice. Due to the broader beam, you may
opt for somewhat longer double blade padd-
les, appr. 270 cm (combi-paddle).
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