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PlayPower’s accessible transfer system for kayaks and canoes (with related video)

PlayPower’s accessible transfer system for kayaks and canoes (with related video)

PlayPower's accessible transfer system for launching kayaks and canoes is ideal for parks, camps, recreation facilities, and waterfront areas.
  • Written by American City & County Administrator
  • 20th October 2011

An accessible transfer system has been added to EZ Dock’s launch product for kayaks and canoes. The company’s original launch system was built specifically for paddlers, making it simple and safe to board, launch and recover kayaks and canoes from waterfront properties. A roller and guide rail system allows users of all ability levels to glide on and off, while providing foot space on both sides for access and stability. The launch system is modular, making it adaptable to any location. It can be used with a current EZ Dock system or with an existing traditional dock, and it requires a few tools and minimal time to install.

The accessible transfer system adds an enhanced feature to provide greater accessibility for people of all abilities. This feature offers a transfer bench with choices of variable heights for transfer from different wheelchairs and two transfer slide boards to accommodate different watercraft heights. The transfer slide board lands securely on a railing system that stabilizes it and provides grab bar transfer assistance for easy slide movement. The transfer system provides individuals with disabilities universal accessibility that exceeds the minimum requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The transfer bench system has applications for parks, camps or other recreational waterfront settings to provide inclusive, universal access for individuals of all abilities.

EZ Dock is part of PlayPower, manufacturer of polyethylene floating dock systems and lifts worldwide. More information is available at www.EZ-Dock.com. PlayPower is a producer of recreation equipment and accessories with more than 1,000 employees worldwide. PlayPower provides playgrounds, park amenities and floating dock equipment. The company’s product lineup includes brand names such as Miracle Recreation Equipment, Little Tikes Commercial, SoftPlay, HAGS, SMP, RSS, Record Playground Equipment, and EZ Dock. More information is available at www.playpower.com.

Product Highlights:

  • Guide rails provide easy access in and out of the water.
  • Transfer bench with two heights for a variety of wheelchairs.
  • Transfer slide boards with two heights for differing watercraft sizes.

Find out more about product specification and pricing on the manufacturer’s website: www.ez-dock.com

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