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Kayalu Kayalite Portable Kayak Light
4.5 / 5
Kayalu Kayalite: Portable Bright White LED Kayak Light
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Description
Do your research, take night paddling seriously, and we think you'll agree... there is simply no better engineered or safer light for paddling after dark. The Kayalite is a portable, deep water submersible, high-visibility dual-LED, 360° night navigation light for kayak, sit-on-top (SOT), stand-up paddle board (SUP), canoe, dinghy and inflatable.
Unlike kayak lights depending on loss-prone suction cups, magnets or rigid mounts, the Kayalite is virtually loss-proof and indestructable, capable of taking a blow if you smack it with a paddle, catch it on a branch or roll your kayak through a bed of reeds. A tension cable holds the mast upright while preventing it from snapping or accidentally detaching. The Kayalite quickly clips onto any existing eyelet or other point of attachment on deck. To secure, you simply pull the tension cord taut with a single hand and cinch it on the Kayalite's built-in jam cleat. In a pinch, the Kayalite can be clipped to your kayak's deck rigging or carry handle, SUP leash plug, canoe bench or dinghy transom -- even hoisted up a mast. If your craft does not have a point of attachment to clip the Kayalite onto, search our Amazon Store for the Kayalite / Eyebolt Kit combo.
Made in USA of high-strength ABS, Lexan, rubber o-rings, marine-grade stainless steel fittings. Buoyant, waterproof (IPX8) and submersible to 1000' below sea level (300m). Lens: New white diffusion model. Provides 100 hours of use on 3 AA alkaline batteries (included). Bright white 2-LED module life: 10,000 hours. Height: 18" (45 cm). Weight: 11 oz (312 g). Meets USCG regulations for kayak, canoe, SUP, SOT (Rule 25). U.S. Patents #8,651,440 #8,814,111. With a Kayalite, the #1 choice of pro paddlers worldwide, you'll tackle the night!
High-performance portable navigation light, for kayak, SOT, SUP, canoe, dinghy, inflatable, scull.
Bright White 2-LED with white titanium-infused diffusion lens, 100 hours on 3 AA alkaline batteries (included).
Buoyant, deep water submersible (IPX8 rated), waterproof to 1000 feet (300 m).
Steel clip and nylon-coated bungee tensioning cable attach to any eyelet or pad eye on deck.
No eyelet on deck? Look for our $9.95 Kayalu Gear Stainless Steel Eyebolt Kit or Kayalite/Eyebolt combo pack.
Does it require an eyelet or pad eye to be attached, or can it just be attached to kayak deck bungees? The Kayalite can be clipped to any point of attachment on your deck surface and pulled taut to be held upright. For optimal stability in active applications (boat/kayak), it is best to clip the Kayalite to a fixed point of attachment such as an eyelet, pad eye or deck loop. In a pinch, the Kayalite can be clipped to bungees but for added stability one of the bungees should probably cross over the base. Give us a call if we can be of any help.S. HollingerKayalu, Boston617 338-2222
Does this one have the new diffused lens? I'm not exactly sure what you mean by 'diffused lens'. The entire lens does glow. I have two and have really enjoyed them. Very nice for evening paddles on a moonlit evening. They are not made to see by but they are made so that you can be seen by others on the water.
How does it attach to an inflatable? The Kayalite clips to a single point of attachment. On an inflatable, the point of attachment may be a D-ring, eyelet or any loop available on the deck surface. For stability, at least a 4-inch radius around the point of attachment should be relatively flat or only slightly contoured. The Kayalite's attachment method is very versatile; you may find ways to improvise attachment. In a pinch, you can clip the Kayalite to an existing taut shock cord.Contact us during business hours if we can be of further assistance.S. HollingerKayaluBoston617 338-2222
How does this turn on? To turn the Kayalite on, you grip the lens and turn it counter-clockwise (if facing away from you) or clockwise (if facing toward you). To turn off, you turn in the opposite direction. To replace batteries, you continue to turn the lens until it is removed. There are two o-rings within the threaded area beneath the lens that provide for a waterproof seal. Let us know if we can be of further assistance.S. HollingerS. H. Pierce & Co. / KayaluBoston617 338-2222
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What We Like
- Extremely long-lasting; will never get brittle or bend.
- Completely afloat and impervious to water
- A diffusion lens can lessen the brightness you and your other paddlers experience.
The light that can be seen up to 3 kilometers away - Up to a depth of one thousand feet submersible
What To Consider
- Possibly will overheat if the batteries are not appropriately positioned.
- It is conceivable that someone standing in front of you cannot see the light due to your body since it is blocking their view.
01Does it require an eyelet or pad eye to be attached, or can it just be attached to kayak deck bungees?+
The Kayalite can be clipped to any point of attachment on your deck surface and pulled taut to be held upright. For optimal stability in active applications (boat/kayak), it is best to clip the Kayalite to a fixed point of attachment such as an eyelet, pad eye or deck loop. In a pinch, the Kayalite can be clipped to bungees but for added stability one of the bungees should probably cross over the base. Give us a call if we can be of any help.S. HollingerKayalu, Boston617 338-2222
02Does this one have the new diffused lens?+
I'm not exactly sure what you mean by 'diffused lens'. The entire lens does glow. I have two and have really enjoyed them. Very nice for evening paddles on a moonlit evening. They are not made to see by but they are made so that you can be seen by others on the water.
03How does it attach to an inflatable?+
The Kayalite clips to a single point of attachment. On an inflatable, the point of attachment may be a D-ring, eyelet or any loop available on the deck surface. For stability, at least a 4-inch radius around the point of attachment should be relatively flat or only slightly contoured. The Kayalite's attachment method is very versatile; you may find ways to improvise attachment. In a pinch, you can clip the Kayalite to an existing taut shock cord.Contact us during business hours if we can be of further assistance.S. HollingerKayaluBoston617 338-2222
04How does this turn on?+
To turn the Kayalite on, you grip the lens and turn it counter-clockwise (if facing away from you) or clockwise (if facing toward you). To turn off, you turn in the opposite direction. To replace batteries, you continue to turn the lens until it is removed. There are two o-rings within the threaded area beneath the lens that provide for a waterproof seal. Let us know if we can be of further assistance.S. HollingerS. H. Pierce & Co. / KayaluBoston617 338-2222
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