Why does the deck line rise so high at the cockpit?
The FirstLight kayak has a relatively high deck in front and behind the cockpit. The kayak is designed for the recreational market and light touring. High central deck frames are less restrictive for entry and exit, shed water easily and provide ease of access to storage space. Some might argue that the high back frame is restrictive for certain rolling procedures. However the FirstLight kayak can readily be rolled (see video), but in reality most users of this kayak will choose to stay upright!!
