"Factory Seconds" means that the kayak has minor aesthetical deviations compared to a 100% QC-approved standard product. Like uneven masking (edges between colored and clear gelcoat), small air bubbles and/or dry-spots in the visible materials (flax / cork / soric-core), or other non critical things identified during our most rigorous quality assurance process. Most things are not even possible to identify for the general audience.