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AIR LEAK DETECTION
If the board is losing air pressure, and this is 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 and spraying the solution 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, it probably has a small puncture.
Small punctures can be repaired easily and permanently. Spray around 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 it dry for 12 hours.
SMALL REPAIRS
Your board comes with a repair kit as standard. Cut a piece of repair material large
enough to overlap the damaged area by approximately 1.5 cm (1/2”), and round off
the edges. Apply glue to the underside 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 starting at one corner and working outward, carefully apply the
patch to the repair area using very firm pressure. Rub the entire patch area and the
edges of the patch using very firm pressure. Allow to cure for at least 12 hours
before inflating and using.
INFLATABLE VALVE SEALING WASHER BLOW-OUT
If you deflate your board too quickly, the expelling air can partially
blow the inner grey sealing ring out into the valve chamber.
This can go unnoticed until the next time you try to inflate your
ISUP. If you look into the valve chamber you will see the edge of
the sealing washer protruding into the valve chamber.
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The solution is relatively easy. To re-seat the sealing washer and have the valve
functioning correctly once more, you will need the valve sealing tool provided.
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