Get to Know Your Element 100S

The Element 100S keeps things simple—stable, lightweight, and ready for any adventure. It’s easy to paddle, tracks straight, and gives you the comfort and storage you need for a full day on the water. Whether you’re fishing, exploring, or just cruising the lake, this kayak is built to do it all.

Element 100S feature callouts

📦 What’s Included

  • Stadium-Style Seat 
  • Aluminum Paddle
  • Adjustable Foot Braces
  • Deck Matting
  • Accessory Track Rails 
  • Flush-Mounted Rod Holders
  • Two (2) Scupper Plugs
  • Rudder Ready (rudder sold separately)

🪑 Quick Setup: Installing Your Seat

Your seat attaches at the front and the back. Both connections matter: they keep the seat in place while you paddle, and they keep it tethered to the kayak if you ever flip.

Front strap

  1. Set the seat in the seating area, with the strap on the front of the seat facing the bow.
  2. Find the molded-in insert on the deck just in front of the seat.
  3. Line the end of the front strap up over the insert, then thread the bolt through the strap and into the insert. Tighten it with a 4mm Allen key until it's snug.

Why it matters: The strap stays on the seat and the bolt stays in the kayak, so the seat can't float away if you capsize.

Rear bungee

  1. Find the bungee with clips wrapped around the seat's back legs.
  2. Clip it to the D-rings on the deck under the back legs.

Why it matters: This keeps the back of the seat from sliding or lifting while you paddle.

Removing the seat for transport: Unclip the rear bungee, then free the front strap one of two ways, whichever is easier:

  • Remove the bolt with the 4mm Allen key, then thread it back into the insert so it doesn't get lost.
  • Or leave the bolt in place and undo the strap from the seat.

🧰 Recommended Accessories

⚠️ Safety & Operating Notes

  • Always wear your PFD and secure your paddle and gear before launching.
  • Ensure all drain plugs are installed before entering the water.
  • Lift or use a cart — do not drag the hull.
  • Raise the rudder (if installed) in shallow or obstructed areas.
  • Check all clips, bungees, and pins before launch.
  • Distribute heavy gear low and centered for better balance.

đźš— Transporting Your Kayak

  • Team lift from the carry handles; avoid lifting by the seat or rudder.
  • Solo loading: rest the bow on a padded surface, then slide up from the stern.
  • Center the kayak on your roof rack or trailer crossbars.
  • Use two cam straps over the hull — snug, not crushing.
  • Add bow/stern lines for highway travel.
  • Always remove the seat and loose accessories before transport.
  • Never strap over gear tracks or accessory mounts.

🏠 Storing Your Kayak

  • When storing, place supports about one-third of the way in from each end to prevent hull sagging.
  • Keep straps loose — just enough to stabilize.
  • Store out of direct sunlight or use a cover when outdoors.
  • Rinse the hull (and rudder, if installed) with fresh water after each trip (mild soap only).
  • Apply a light UV protectant (e.g., 303 Marine Protectant) periodically to preserve the finish.

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