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GLADIATOR PADDLEBOARDS
USER GUIDE
BOARD MAINTENANCE
THE BUMP
You may notice that the underside
of your board has a slight bulge
directly below the valve, and in the
case of boards with a windsurfing
UJ attachment also point below this
point. This is absolutely normal and
nothing to worry about.
The board is constructed using drop-
stitch fabric which has thousands of
tiny threads running between the
top and bottom layers of the board.
There are fewer of these threads in
the position of the valve meaning a
slight bulge occurs on the under side
of the board. This will not affect the
performance or longevity of your
board.
If you need to repair your board use the repair patches
and glue that are included in your repair kit. Make sure
that you perform the repair in a well ventilated area
and avoid inhaling toxic vapours. Avoid contact with
skin and eyes and keep all repair material away from
children.
REPAIR
Make sure that the board is fully deflated, dry and
lying flat.
Cut a patch that is around 2 inches larger than the
tear on all sides.
Clean the area where the patch is to be placed using
a substance like acetone or alcohol.
Apply three thin coats of repair kit adhesive to both
the board and the patch, leave 5 minutes between
each coat.
Place the patch on the the board, rolling it on from
one end. It grips immediately so make sure that you
place it in the correct position. Use a hand roller to
firmly stick the patch down and to ensure an even
seal.
Wait 24 hours before re-inflating the board.
