About PVC
Your new stand up paddleboard is made from a
durable PVC. If a tear or puncture does occur, PVC is
very easy to repair. Repairs are easily done with your
included patch kit. Read the following paragraphs for
leak detection and repair tips.
Air Leak Detection
If you are losing air pressure, not caused by colder
temperatures, check the board for leaks, starting with the
valves. A leaking valve is rare, but if you do find a leak
we can send you a replacement valve. To locate a leak,
we recommend mixing soap and water in a spray bottle.
Spray around the valve. If you see bubbles forming,
check your valve seating and base and be sure the valve
insert is screwed tight. If you continue to have problems
it’s probably time to order a new valve. Replacement
of the whole valve can be done with a simple tool that
comes with the replacement valve.
If the board is losing air and all the valves are good, you
probably have a small puncture. Small punctures can be
repaired easily and permanently. Spray around the inside
and outside of the board until air bubbles become visible
and mark the position of the leak. If you do not find air
bubbles, inflate the board to maximum air pressure and
try to listen to find the leak. If you can narrow the area
down, return with a spray bottle to identify the source of
the leak.
Punctures less than 1/8”in size can be repaired simply
without a patch. Deflate your board, then clean and dry
the area to be repaired. Apply a small drop of glue to
cover the puncture, and let dry 12 hours.
Small Repairs
Your board comes with a repair kit as standard equipment.
If you no longer have your repair kit, you can order a new
one from your dealer. Cut a piece of repair material large
enough to overlap the damaged area by approximately
1/2”, and round off the edges. Apply glue to the under
side of the patch and around the area to be repaired.
Too much glue will interfere with a proper repair. Allow
adhesive to become tacky for 2-4 minutes, and then
place patch on the damaged area. Use a weight to apply
3-5 lbs. of pressure for 12 hours. After patch has dried,
apply glue around the edges for a complete seal (dry for
4 hours).
Large or Difficult Repairs
If you have a difficult repair, give our office a call and
We will advise you on the best way to repair it.
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