REPAIRING SMALL PUNCTURES:
A repair kit comes with your board. It contains repair fabric, adhesive and a valve wrench. To make
a repair, follow these steps:
1. Cut your patch to extend 2” beyond all edges of the tear. Round the corners of the patch.
Square corners are more likely to snag and lead to peeling.
2. Trace the outline of the patch on the damaged surface with a pencil.
3. Clean the surfaces.
4. Apply two even, thin coats of the adhesive provided to both surfaces. Allow the adhesive to dry
5-10 minutes, to the “tacky” not wet, stage.
5. When both of the surfaces are still tacky, you are ready to complete the patch.
6. This is a contact adhesive and once the surfaces touch you cannot reposition the patch, so
carefully align it before bonding the two surfaces together.
7. “Roll” the patch onto the board surface to prevent trapping air under the patch.
8. Thoroughly go over the surface of the patch with a roller, edge of the valve wrench or other
implement, to apply pressure and ensure a solid bond.
9. Complete curing of the bond will take approximately 24 hours. Do not put air pressure in the
chamber before that time.
WARNING:
•Perform all of your repairs in a well ventilated area.
•Avoid inhaling toxic vapors.
•Avoid contact with adhesive.
•Keep all repair materials (glue, solvents, etc.) away from the reach of children.
STORAGE AND BOARD CARE:
This board is manufactured with UV Resistant PVC to provide superior protection from ultraviolet
light. However, to ensure extra years of flexibility and bright colors, avoid storing the board where it
will be exposed to weather or in direct sunlight. Please review the following list for storage and
board care tips.
1. Before storing, hose off the board and let it dry completely to prevent mildew buildup. Do not
use harsh chemicals for cleaning. Most dirt can be removed with a mild soap and fresh water.
2. Do not store in extreme conditions (above 150F or below -10F). Store in a clean dry place.
3. Remove the fin before rolling up the board.
4. When storing the board for prolonged periods in a deflated status it is best to keep it loosely
rolled, or if possible unroll it completely. Do not leave the board in direct sunlight as this may
cause fading over a prolonged period.
5. You may experience some fin bend when travelling with the board in its bag. Fins can be easily
straightened using either the natural heat from the sun or heat from a hair dryer or hot water.
The longer the fins have been bent, the longer it will take to straighten them.
Your new stand up paddleboard is made from durable PVC. If a tear or puncture does occur, PVC is
easy to repair. Repairs are easily done with your included patch kit. Read the following paragraphs
for leak detection and repair tips.
