Kayak Keel Guard 4" Width Black Kayak Canoe Protective Guard Abrasion Resistance

Just installed it on my ‘26 Jackson coosa FD. I saw reviews about it not sticking or staying stuck so time will tell and I’ll update my post if anything catastrophic happens. Clean your kayak very well before installing. I used 120 grit sandpaper to rough up the texture before installing then used windex and then went over it with rubbing alcohol and then the wipes they provided to make sure it was extra clean. It was about 80 degrees out today so I measured my strips cut them to size and let them sit out in the sun for a few minutes on my truck bed before sticking them to the kayak and also used a heat gun to mold it to the hull. Little tip I figured out is to use a marker to mark center on the top and bottom of your piece to make sure it stays straight as you apply it. I later went back over the exposed cut edges with a clear marine grade sealant to keep water out. So far it’s turned out great. The tape is a rubber type material and it is not very thick but I think it’s thick enough to take a decent impact atleast a few times and save your hull and really help with those small scratches from dragging mainly. People need to realize this is a sacrificial layer so don’t expect it to last forever it’s meant to be pulled off and replaced when needed. I’m not rough on my kayak so this should last me awhile. Most importantly take your time while installing and it should last

Really a good product, exactly what I was looking for. It's hard, yet tough so the job is going to get done and it'll be durable. The adhesive is serious and the strip(s) should stay on for as long as you want in all conditions. I do believe this company knows what kayakers and small boaters need. That being said, it's not a 5 minute application--you're going to really want a small heat gun ($10-$15) because even in normal temperatures, the plastic is stiff and hard to shape around keels. Once heated, it shapes very easily and any bumps and ripples can be squeezed and rolled out. Be sure to round all your end corners--to do this, I used a straight pair of sheet metal shears. Heavy scissors would do but the shears made it like cutting cardboard. I didn't cover my entire keel, as it's the extreme ends which see the concrete during loading and unloading. No observable drag in the water!

this product does not bend to curves very well / to thick .....so wrapping the bow keel line is a major challenge ( the 1 area U need it most when beaching the boat).....but it sticks really good once on ......also, putting it on with the help of a heat gun proved advantageous. Apply slowly.. if u get a air bubble in it ...hard to get it out since it adheres so well and pulling it back off is difficult

The tape is really tough. Maybe to tough that I had trouble putting it on firmly on my keel. At end it bends. Even a heat gun didnt help.

Waste of money, does not adhere to the guard itself well. It’s sticking great to the kayak but pulling away from the actual guard… so the guard is pulling off of the adhesive, which looks like just a double sided tape.

PereGuard is absolutely amazing to protect the bottom of your kayak. The installation was quick and easy with the included instructions. 10/10 recommend this brand and company for anyone looking for keel guards. Thanks PereGuard!

Works extremely well for kayaks. I beat my hull up and do not worry with this guard. Bought it twice over the years.

NOT very abrasion resistant. Keel guard started peeling before taking the kayak out. Adhesive is stuck to the kayak but the keel guard separated from the adhesive. Went to the lake 3 times may have hit sand or rocks twice each time and the guard has been ripped, and/or torn.