Kayak question: What are these ropes for?

[ngt]

Got this nucanoe on sunday. What are these ropes for? They just look like they're waiting for a lure to get caught in them and tangle stuff up.

 

[Krichbourg]

Re: Kayak question: What are these ropes for?

Most kayaks have deck lines around the perimeter. They are usually fairly snug, without a lot of slack. They can be handy if you come out of the boat and need to hold on to it or if you are trying to drag yourself back into it or flip the boat back upright. Have fun.

 

[robert graham]

Re: Kayak question: What are these ropes for?

Folks use those elastic cargo nets to hold their stuff down in the Kayak, hooks go on those ropes.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Kayak question: What are these ropes for?

Just in-case you are feeling strong and want to tow in a bigger boat or pull up a skier ...... it could be a tow rope












sorry.... could not resist

 

[dockwrecker]

Re: Kayak question: What are these ropes for?

I'm thinking those are either righting lines to aid in flipping it back over or rigging lines to tie down gear to keep it with the boat when you inevitably flip it. You're gonna flip it. Guaranteed. No way I'd get rid of them, handy for both.

 

[ngt]

Re: Kayak question: What are these ropes for?

thank you everyone! Guess I'll tighten them up and keep them in. I am kind of afraid of flipping, lol. That's why I got the one that's 42 inches wide, lol.