Lightning Kayaks STRIKE HD Manuale utente
Our team has over 150 years of combined paddlesports experience
and have been witness to many new technologies. The invention of
the pedal drive has changed the game for paddlesports and vastly
expanded its accessibility. Now there’s no need to perfect your pad-
dling form to eciently glide across the water. At Lightning Kayaks,
we are dedicated to bringing kayaks to the market that are feature
rich, Made in the USA, and reasonably priced. Thank you for your
purchase!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Kayak Overview............................................................4-5
Freedom Drive .............................................................6-8
Kayak Storage............................................................9-10
Transportation............................................................11
Warranty.................................................................12-14
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Front
Carrying
Handle
Large Front
Storage-
Hatch MarineMat
Flooring
16” Gear
Track
16” Gear
Track
Cup
Holder
Cup
Holder
3 Position
Seat System
• Forward and rear low
position
• Center high position
Steering
Lever
Paddle
Holder
Paddle
Holder
Rod
Holder
Rod
Holder
8” Gear
Track
8” Gear
Track
Bungee Tie
Downs
Rear
Carrying
Handle
Large
Rear
Tankwell
Side
Carrying
Handle
Rudder Pull
Cord
• Spring loaded
rudder
Foot
Rests 8” Hatch
Hull Weight – 82lbs
Fully Rigged – 94lbs
Capacity – 400lbs
Length – 12’ 6”
Width – 34”
Front Carrying
Handle
Roomy Front
Hatch
Seadek
Flooring
16” Gear Track
16” Gear Track
Cup Holder
Cup Holder
3 Position
Seat System
• Forward and rear
low position
• Center high
position
Steering Lever
Paddle Holder
Paddle Holder
Rod Holder
Rod Holder
18” Gear Track
18” Gear Track
Bungee Tie
Downs
Rear Carrying
Handle
Large Rear
Tankwell
Side Carrying
Handle
Rudder Pull Cord
• Spring loaded
under hull rudder
system
Foot Rests
8” Hatch
Hull Weight – 82lbs
Fully Rigged – 94lbs
Capacity – 400lbs
Length – 12’ 6”
Width – 34”
Freedom Drive
Propulsion Fins Spring Loaded
Rudder That Hides
Under the Boat
Freedom
Drive
Propulsion
Fins
Spring Loaded Rudder That Hides
Under the Boat
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Large Front
Storage Hatch
Gear Storage
Bungee
Extra Large
Rear Tankwell
for Gear Storage High/Low
Adjustable
Seat
Steering
Lever
Rudder
Assembly
Access Hatch
Bungee Quick
Release Hook
Quick Rudder
Up/Down
Control
16” gear
tracks
Self Draining
Cup
Holders
8” Center
Hatch
Paddle
Holder
Paddle
Holder
Freedom
Drive
Pedal
System
Carrying
Handle
Carrying
Handle
Hull Weight – 82lbs
Fully Rigged – 94lbs
Capacity – 400lbs
Length – 12’ 6”
Width – 34”
Freedom
Drive
Propulsion
Fins
Spring Loaded Rudder That Hides
Under the Boat
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INSTALLING THE FREEDOM DRIVE
• Make sure the pedal posts are seated in the middle adjustment position
while inserting into the hull.
• Lower the Freedom Drive into opening of the hull near your footbraces.
Use the alignment pin on each side to push the drive into the locks. The
Drive lock will cover the alignment pin if done correctly.
Locked Unlocked
Rear
Front
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• To adjust the Freedom Drive for dierent height users: Squeeze the pedal
adjustment bracket located on the pedal post. While squeezing bracket,
move the pedal post to a more comfortable position. Remember that your
legs should not fully extend as this can cause your knees to lock. Make
sure the metal pin has correctly seated in the adjustment hole for each
pedal post.
Pedal Adjustment Bracket
• To nd the correct pedal position for the Freedom Drive, always start with
the pedal posts in the 4th position when installing the drive. When you
have the seat where you want it, put your feet on both pedals and the
ns straight down, your knees should be comfortably bent. If your knees
are over extended (straight) or too close to your chest (over stretched),
try another pedal position until your knees are comfortably bent.
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RUDDER OPERATION
• Always make sure the rudder is in the stored position when beaching or
transporting your kayak.
• The rudder is spring loaded and will raise up if you run into a log or obstruc-
tion and will return to its downward position once past the obstruction.
• To lift the rudder, always have the steering lever in the forward position.
This ensures the rudder is centered and ready to be raised. The rudder WILL
NOT raise properly.
• Pull the rudder pull cord forward until you hear the rudder retract. While
still holding the pull cord fully extended, place the cord in the rudder cleat to
secure the rudder.
• Always ensure you are in 18-24” of water before lowering the rudder. To
lower the rudder, grab the T handle rudder pull cord and pull down from the
cleat, the T handle will nest next to the kayak once lowered.
BEACHING YOU KAYAK
When you’re ready to beach or entering shallow water, please follow these steps.
• Make sure the steering lever is in the forward centered position. Pull the rud-
der cord forward and cleat to raise the rudder (Figure 1). Push one pedal all
the way forward to raise the ns up under the kayak (Figure 2).
Cleat
FIG. 1 FIG. 2
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Correct
Storing your kayak upside
down on crossbars or hanging
from wide strapping are two
acceptable ways to keep your
kayak stored.
Incorrect
Storing your boat on its hull or
deck side up on cross bars can
dent the bottom of your kayak.
Storing your boat on its side
over a long period of time can
atten or dent the sides of your
kayak.
Hanging your kayak by the
scuppers can distort the scup-
per holes and weaken your
kayak.
Do not hang the kayak by han-
dles or pad eye deck ttings.
These are not designed to
handle the long-term load of a
kayak and will fail.
Do not use PVC tubes as run-
ners to store your kayak on.
KAYAK STORAGE
Storing your kayak correctly will ensure a longer product life. In this
section we will go through correct and incorrect methods of storing
your kayak.
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• Always remove all water from your kayak before storing.
• Remove the Freedom Drive and rinse well with freshwater
• Do not leave tie-down straps tight over a long period of time as they will
dent your kayak
• Storing in non-recommended congurations can result in hull damage and
void your warranty.
• Do not store your kayak on a kayak cart. A kayak cart should be used for
transportation purposes only and not as a storage platform. Do not leave
your boat on a kayak cart for more than one hour (LESS TIME IN WARMER
TEMPERATURES OR DIRECT SUNLIGHT)
STORE OUT OF THE WEATHER
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