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When you find the kayak appears a bit soft, it might not definitely be because of a leak.
Firstly you can check if valve caps are loose. If all valves are in good condition, you can
consider if it is caused by temperature variation: If the kayak was inflated in the day at
higher temperature, say, 35 °C (95 °F), and air might cool down to 25 °C (77 °F) overnight,
so that the pressure on the hull may lower down, and the kayak will appear soft the next
morning.
If valves and temperature variation are not the reasons, you need to start looking for a leak:
1. Position the leak area: You can check your kayak from a few feet away or flip it over and
closely check over the outside. Any large leaks should be clearly visible.
2. Pinpoint the location of the leak: spry mild soapy water over the suspicious areas. Any
leak will produce bubbles.
3. Check valves system for leak.
Little holes or puncture can be repaired with the repair kit coming along with the kayak.
1. Find the leak.
2. Thoroughly clean the area surrounding the leak to remove any dirt or grime.
3. Cut a piece of repair material in round shape, which should be larger than the damaged
area.
4. Using a piece of the repair kit, trace outline of the patch lightly.
5. Apply adhesive to the underneath side of the patch and around the area to be repaired.
Coat the area affected are lightly but completely with glue.(not included in the product,
please purchase separately from your market.)
6. Put the patch on the damaged area and press down firmly.
7. Allow 12 hours for repair to dry. After patch has dried, apply glue around the edges for a
complete seal (dry 4 hours)
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