Sizeguide spray decks

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Size guide for °hf spraydecks

Find the correct size for the deck section
Cockpit

Length

Width

DD (River Racing)

62-66 cm

40-44 cm

A (Slalom, Polo)

70-76 cm

38-42 cm

EE (Polo)

76-83 cm

42-47 cm

Classic (Sea kayak)

62-68 cm

42-46 cm

Small

73-80 cm

38-42 cm

Keyhole

80-88 cm

45-54 cm

Big

85-96 cm

50-55 cm

Superbig

91-100 cm

53-56 cm

Supertour

96-106 cm

54-60 cm

Please measure the cockpit on the outside of the cockpit rim.
The maximum sizes are only applicable on Focus models. Spraydecks with Aramid reinforcements (Silverback, Dry Skirt) have less stretch due to the Aramid part on the deck section.

Find the correct body tube size
Abdominal girth

Recommended body tube size

approximately 70 cm

62 body tube

approximately 80 cm

70 body tube

approximately 90 cm

78 body tube

approximately 100 cm

86 body tube

approximately 110 cm

94 body tube

Spraydecks should not only fit well on the cockpit rim but also around the body. A body tube that is too tight obstructs breathing and overstresses the spraydeck. A loose body tube is not water tight. Measure around the waist (approx. belly button height) whilst sitting down

Try First - Then go on the water!

We recommend to take your kayak to your dealer to buy a new spraydeck. Try the new deck on your own kayak.
For models with latex reinforcement on the inside we advise to moisten the cockpit rim and latex. (Use a sponge with a bit of water to wipe the cockpit rim and latex reinforcement.)

Try your new spraydeck before you go on your first paddling trip. Make sure the fit is correct and you can close and open your spraydeck (also try in a capsized position with a helper next to you.)