If my kayak ever becomes unusable is it possible to recycle the material?
Yes - Super High Density Polyethylene HDPE, rotomolded plastic is a recyclable material.
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I own a Boreal Labrador 18'4". How can I tell the material used to make this kayak?
The Labrador kayak was only every produced in composite material so that narrows it down. To determine if it was fiberglass or kevlar I would look inside the cockpit or hatch. Fiberglass cloth is generally white cloth and kevlar cloth is a yellow ...
I own a Riot whitewater kayak. Is there an owners manual for my kayak?
See link at bottom to view and download the Riot Whitewater Owner's Manual from 2008. Works fairly well for info on current (since we have not changed them much) and older model (discontinued) kayaks.
Kayak Materials
Polyethylene plastic is inexpensive and abrasion-resistant, though it’s the heaviest option and the sun’s UV rays will degrade it after an extended time in the sun. (Store it in a covered location.) ABS plastic: Slightly more expensive than ...
What material is CrossMax, Crosslight, Ultralight and Composite?
Hello and thanks for the question about our high quality plastic or composite materials. Here is a brief explanation of each: Cross-Max Our best quality High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) rotomolded plastic provides the perfect balance ...
Basic kayak maintenance
We’ve put a lot of time and thought into providing you with a quality craft and we stand behind our product 100%. By reading your kayak’s warranty agreement and following these few simple maintenance steps, you should have years of problem-free fun ...