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YakGear Kayak Bungee and Hardware Kits: Repair and Replace Tutorial
I use YakGear rigging kits to replace paddle keepers, install toggle handles and swap old deck bungee on a kayak.
What’s in this video
Is your kayak worn out and in need of hardware repairs? Or did you buy a new one and wish it had deck bungees, paddle holders or other mounts? YakGear makes a kit for those situations. In this tutorial I replace paddle keepers, install toggle handles and replace the deck bungee, then talk about choosing the right kit.
I like YakGear for the clear printed instructions, affordability and quality, and because each kit includes everything you need for the install. Broken paddle bungee holders, dry rotted bungee, broken padeyes: they have you covered.
Key moments
- 0:00 Introduction to DIY kits
- 0:17 Replacing paddle keepers
- 6:30 Installing toggle handles
- 7:34 Replacing deck bungee
- 13:00 Choosing kits and conclusion
Quick takeaways
- YakGear kits include everything you need for the install, with clear printed instructions.
- Dry rotted bungee and broken padeyes are easy to replace with a kit.
- Pick the kit that matches the job: paddle keepers, toggle handles or deck bungee.
Gear from this video
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