Can the kayak be stored for a long period assembled?
FirstLight Kayaks do not use aluminium parts for their longitudinal members and so there is no risk of oxidation and the freezing of joining parts. However salt crystals forming within the male-female joins can make the disassembly more difficult. A kayak that has been thoroughly washed with freshwater can be left assembled, but we recommend disassembly if the kayak is to be stored for a lengthy period. In hot conditions we recommend disassembly of the kayak to prevent warping of the kevlar carbon tubes. A light spray of a silicon lubricant on the male/female connectors prior to assembly greatly assists assembly and disassembly.
