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Care & Maintenance of your Inflatable
Stand Up Paddle/SUP Board
You're going to love your new SUP, and we want you to preserve that investment for years to
come. The elements can cause havoc on any item over an extended period of time
especially
salt water and sunlight. It's made to be enjoyed in the outdoors, so here are some guidelines for
its care and maintenance.
FEATURES: The deck fittings in stainless steel include a rectangular webbing strap type that
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allows you to mount an Oar Board
in several locations. There are also regular -rings for
strapping cargo down to the SUP board. A single -ring on the underside near the bow is
intended for adding a line for towing or tie-down.
Built-in soft carry handles are located on the top of the SUP at the bow (front end and the stern
(back end.
Fin: The box fin is installed once the SUP is inflated. The fin has a brass pin on one end and a
s uare nut and bolt on the other end. Remove the s uare nut from the bolt and drop it down into
the fin box slot and tip to slide it along into the s uare hole. Then put the pin end of the fin in
and secure using the bolt provided by threading it into the stationed s uare bolt.
hen arriving on shore before or after a paddle, place the SUP bottom up, to help protect the
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fin. However, with an Oar Board
in place turning the SUP over is not possible. So support the
SUP with something of the right height or hang it over the edge of something.
Remove the fin from your SUP before deflating. It is also recommended that the fin be removed
after each use if leaving the SUP inflated. This can be a tedious task, but it will really help keep
the board in good shape, especially if you are travelling with more than one board.
Transport Bag: The wheeled roller bag is nylon, has lift handles top and bottom, carry handles
on both sides, and padded backpack straps with a waist strap. It also has 2 security straps top
and bottom on both sides. A great bag for travel, it also has a pouch on the front for your pump.
The deflated SUP is rolled up to fit inside this bag.
Pump: The manual pump has a gage and two fill speeds, single and double action. Use the
double action speed when filling up to 1 to 12 PSI then switch the lever to the left to go to the
Inflation
single action speed and fill the rest up to 15 PSI total. See
below.
Repairs: Your inflatable SUP is constructed from strong durable materials and can withstand
most normal use. However, contact with very sharp objects such as rocks, glass, or edges can
puncture the outer skin. An orange plastic tube containing a repair kit with patches and glue is
included with your inflatable board, and can be used to patch the hole. If the hole is larger than
the patch, you may need to seek professional repair from a boating facility.
Also included in the kit is a valve tool. In the rare event of needing these, you can find
instructional videos on procedures for inflatable SUP repairs on You-tube.
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