Sea Flow Designs products are designed and manufactured by Juan Valencia of Sea Kayaking Lanzarote. Armed with an array of 3D printer's and some creative solutions to existing problems he produces some interesting items. One such device is the Spray Deck Easy Release.
Fitted to the handle of a spraydeck it levers the front of the deck off the cockpit rim. It's especially useful for smaller paddlers, or anyone who struggles with tight fitting neoprean spraydecks, particularly when fitted to fiberglass cockpit rims.
While the best way to remove a spraydeck from a fiberglass rim is to start by pulling forwards, towards the bow, smaller paddlers struggle to do this. With the Spray Deck Easy Release fitted, when the handle is pulled back, the device pivots on the cockpit rim and helps lever the elasticated band of the spraydeck forwards and up off the rim, making it easier to release the spraydeck.
Coming in a variety of sizes for different spraydeck handles, as well as customisable and universal options, they are easy to attach and can remain permanently fitted to the spraydeck. Made with ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate), a plastic with good mechanical properties and resistance to UV rays, in a bright orange colour for better visibility.
Sizes:
- S: 23-27mm handle width
- M: 33-37mm handle width
- L: 48-52mm handle width
Note: Not recommended for white water paddling due the increased risk of entrapment.
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By Philip Clegg
With over two decades of working in the sea kayaking industry, Phil can be found on a daily basis coaching on the sea around Anglesey. That's when he's not researching and writing on all things sea kayaking.