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PostPosted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 3:29 am 
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hi Matt,

it's winter here and i was wondering what's the best/safest way to store the i12s inflatable during winter ?

at the moment i opened it up (deflated) flat on a table in my basement, it's fresh and a little damp.

thanks for the tips

P.S:i'm still planning to use it during winter but not as often as the rest of the year

Hugues
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:38 am 
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Matt ? Are u still around ?

would be great to have these winter storage tips...well...before the winter is over

:D

thanks

Hugues


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PostPosted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 3:11 pm 
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Boy... coming from a So California guy where it has been in the 80's this week... no great experience here with cold weather.

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 1:15 pm 
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right, i understand.

But could you please ask your engineers to issue a couple of tips on this topic, which surely concern people who bought your kayaks and live in a place where winter comes back every year.

thanks in advance

Hugues


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PostPosted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 2:54 pm 
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Our engineers do have some experience:

Store...

Dry
Valves Open
Storage bag straps loose
Insure no impacts while frozen

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 4:21 am 
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thanks, i appreciate,

while we'are at it:

on the long term, do you recommend applying any type of products in spray or whatever to keep the skin of the kayak suple especially where it is often folded ?


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PostPosted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:13 am 
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I would use the Hobie UV protectant. This spray is really good on Vinyl products and can actually rejuvenate the materials.

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