5.Attach Tracking Fin
The board can be inflated either with our hand pump or an electric pump.
The electric pump can inflate the board to a moderate pressure and save a lot
of time with about 90% of the required air volume. You will need to use your
hand pump to inflate the chambers to the correct pressure.
In addition to the two side fins that are fixed to the board, there is also a removable
tracking fin that needs to be attached. This fin helps with "tracking" or keeping the
SUP moving in a straight direction. Once the board is inflated, flip over the board
facing down to attach the tracking fin.
Put fin base into fin box from the wide inlet. Push the fin down. The fin base will
slide to the end of box at the same time. Turn the screw to secure fin firmly.
Make sure the center fin box is clean and free of debris.
INFLATION TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS
Do not use an air compressor. Damage to your board caused by over inflation
from an air compressor is not covered by your warranty.
After 2 or 3 days there may be a small decrease of pressure due to
temperature change. If so, add a few pumps of air.
Before undertaking a long paddle, inflate the board for a full 24 hours to
be sure the board is airtight. If you are seeing a consistent decrease in air
pressure, follow the instructions for leak detection in the board repair section
of this manual.