Kit Katcher & Paddle Katcher
The Kit Katcher has a front facing mesh pouch and one facing backwards (towards the paddler). The primary purpose is to capture and stow spare paddle blades and prevent loss of the paddles. Advancing waves in surf or tide races can wash over the deck and push the stowed paddles backwards and the mesh pouch will capture & prevent any loss of paddles off the deck.
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Kit Katcher Dimensions
38cm width from left to right accross the deck and 30 cm length (front to back) with the divider at mid point 15cm.
38cm width from left to right accross the deck and 30 cm length (front to back) with the divider at mid point 15cm.
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The rear facing pouch will hold a camera, or the Limpet throwline etc for quick access whilst still being low profile & allowing a mapcase to be positioned over the top.
An original design by Whetman Equipment |
Paddle Katcher
This is a single compartment to hold the paddle blades. This is suitable if you have a day hatch in front of the cockpit and therefore is positioned forward of the day hatch to secure the spare paddle blades on the deck.
Fitting the Kit Katcher
To fit, on each corner there is a cord loop to tie off to the deckline mounting points this keeps the base of the Kit Katcher tight and flush with the deck. There is also shockcord at each corner to thread through the deck mounts to tie off with appropriate tension; the shockcord is long enough to double back and tie together providing an extra elastic cord over the top of the Kit Katcher for map stowage.
To fit, on each corner there is a cord loop to tie off to the deckline mounting points this keeps the base of the Kit Katcher tight and flush with the deck. There is also shockcord at each corner to thread through the deck mounts to tie off with appropriate tension; the shockcord is long enough to double back and tie together providing an extra elastic cord over the top of the Kit Katcher for map stowage.
Best combination = Kitkatcher plus Paddle Cuffs
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Kit Katcher Safety Info
Secures spare paddles firmly under mesh on front deck of a sea kayak Prevents loss of paddles during wave impacts Second low profile storage pouch To fit tie each corner to deck mounts Thread shockcord through deck mounts Tie off each corner using red cord. Clean after use . Check for damage and wear. |
Paddle Katcher Safety Info
Secures spare paddles firmly under mesh on front deck of a sea kayak Prevents loss of paddles during wave impacts Fits in front of sweety hatch To fit tie each corner to deck mounts Thread shockcord to deck mounts Clean after use . Check for damage and wear. |