It is always difficult to get into a life raft. However, there are entry ramps for greatly improved entry. If there is an entrance which is large enough, then it should be possible even for people who are not practised in doing so to enter.
How to buy SECUMAR products?
Lifejackets should not be bought off the rack. They need to fit the for the purpose and the person. As this requires consultation, SECUMAR products are exclusively sold through authorized dealers.
To find a store near you that carries SECUMAR products, first select your country, then select by postal code or region.
Or contact us.
What is the white plastic part on the sport kayak for?
If you paddle in different places, you may need various kinds of permits. The plastic part allows one to write any necessary identification or permit numbers on the boat.
What is a Newton?
A Newton is a unit in which buoyancy is measured.
150 N (Newton) is approx 15 kg or approx 15 Liter.
What is the life expectancy of a kayak?
This depends, of course, on how well the kayak is maintained. On average, however, you can expect it to last 12-15 years.
Why do you have blue and dark-coloured life jackets? They can’t be seen very well in water, can they?
We also have life jackets in red, silver, grey and also rainbow-coloured colours. What is important is that the inflated life jacket is in the international signalling colour orange or yellow. This is the case with all of the SECUMAR life jackets.
Do I have to look after or store the kayaks in any particular way?
They do not need any special care. They should be cleaned once in awhile and over the winter you should partially inflate them and store them in a dark place.
Is the polyvinyl chloride environmentally conscious?
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is harmful only when burned. Otherwise the PVC is extremely robust and durable and therefore is no threat to the environment.