Frequently Asked Questions

How should I know which kayak is suit for me?

Each Feelfree kayak is designed for different purpose. It's up to where you will play and what purpose you use it. If you want to know which kayak is proper to you, please see the table at this link. Kayak Comparison Table »

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Where I can buy Feelfree kayak?

You can contact directly to your local dealer nearby your place. We have dealers who can service you all over the world.

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If I lose some kayak part, where I can buy it?

Please contact your local Feelfree dealer first. If your local dealer can't find what part you need, they will contact us directly later.

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How should I maintain my beloved kayak?

There's many point you have to do to keep your kayak always look good. Below is some suggestion you can fellow.
Storage
  • Short Term Storage - The kayak may be stored on its side or vertically. Never store a ruddered kayak with the stern down, you will damage the rudder. Empty any water inside and let the kayak ventilate.
  • Long Term Storage - Follow short term storage. Clean your kayak and look for wear. If possible, store your kayak out of direct sunlight. Do not store your boat long-term by leaving a tarp directly over it. This will create an "oven effect" that can damage or deform. A tarp suspended over the boat will protect the boat from ultraviolet sunlight.

Cleaning
    Wash with mild soap and water. To beautify exterior surfaces, use a vinyl protectant product. Do not use car wax on any surfaces.

Taking Care of Rudder System
    We recommend periodically dry-waxing the rudder cables where they may rub against working parts. This will keep your rudder turning smoothly. We also recommend periodically lubricating the area where the blade pivots upward with a silicone-based spray. Avoid situations where your rudder may become clogged with mud or sand by raising the rudder. Do not beach your kayak with the rudder down. This will expose the working parts to elements which may clog the working parts.

Light Hull Deformation
    Leave your boat in sunlight for 48 hours. In time it should return to normal.

Small Dents
    Place the boat in sunlight with a black plastic bag over the area for 2-3 hours to heat the plastic. Passing a hair dryer over the area to heat the surface also works. The heat should cause the plastic to soften and return to its original shape. Applying pressure to the opposite side of dent (if possible) should help it return to shape. DO NOT leave the kayak in with a plastic bag applied for long term storage.

Deep Dents
    If the polyethylene became sharply dented, use a heat gun to soften the plastic and allow the matterial to return to its original shape. Pass the heat back and forth over the area to heat the material. Do not allow the plastic to become too hot to touch. Apply pressure to the opposite side of the dent (if possible).

Light Scratches
    Pass the heat gun or hair dryer back and forth over the area to lightly melt the surface. The scratch will disappear.

Gouges and Punctures
    Please see your local Feelfree dealer. Your dealer can supply you with a polyethylene welding or patch kit.

Leaks
    Determine the source of the leak by filling up your kayak with water. Examine the kayak for water leaks. Many pinhole hull leaks can be repaired by lightly melting the plastic with a heat gun. If a hatch is leaking where the cover meets its flange, try applying petroleum jelly around the o-ring. Contact your local dealer for instructions.

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How do I load kayak on a car?

Step1

Ask your friend to help you loading and unloading the kayak onto the car. Have your friend grab one end of the kayak, while you grab the other, lift the kayak to sit atop the kayak rack system on the roof of your car. If your car has no kayak rack system but only bar, wrap foam sheet around the bar to support kayak and put the kayak upside down.


Step2

Secure the kayak on the car roof by using kayak straps, These are more efficient than simple rope as it provides positive closure over a wider hull area and can reduce the damage on your kayak. Make sure the kayak is already secured. The hull should not lift off the car when you loft the bow from the front, and the boat should not shift from side to side when you wiggle it. Now your kayak should be safely fastened to the hood of your car.


Step3

Stop periodically along the way to make sure the kayak has not shifted during your trip. Backles and knots can both come undone due to wind friction, a sudden halt in the car or improper tying.

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