How do you inflate a paddle board?
Is it hard to inflate a paddle board?
An average size inflatable paddle board takes only 5 minutes to inflate Inflating is super easy All you have to do is: Connect your hand pump or electric pump to the valve
How do you know when a paddle board is fully inflated?
The pump gauge will not register a psi until it gets to at least 7 psi Inflate paddle board and you will begin to visibly see the board inflating The last 30-40 pumps will be fairly difficult When you think the board is fully inflated, take a minute break and then give it 10-20 more pumps
What type of valve is on a paddleboard?
The type of vavle used on iSUPs is a Halkey Roberts valve These valves can hold much higher pressures compared to Boston valves, They are also user replaceable and serviceable They require a specific type of valve adapter for the pump that fits the Halkey Robers, or H-Valve securely
What PSI should my paddle board be?
The recommended PSI for an inflatable paddle board is 10 to 15 PSI, with the highest recommended pressure being 25 PSI The average inflatable paddle board rider will inflate their board to only 12 PSI, sometimes more
What PSI should my paddleboard be?
You won’t need to put more than 25 psi in your board Above this pressure you will see no increase in stiffness but you will find the valve is hard to push down to deflate the board and it takes longer to inflate For general use 15-22 psi is best Heavier riders will benefit from pressure closer to 25psi
What happens if you over inflate a paddle board?
Are there any benefits to over-inflating your paddle board? For the average stand-up paddle boarder, there are no real practical benefits to inflating a paddle board to greater than 15-18 psi Although higher pressure can make a paddle board stiffer and more rigid, it can also damage your board
Can I leave my paddle board inflated?
It’s OK to store your SUP inflated As long as it’s out of direct sunlight, you can leave your iSUP inflated indefinitely
Why is my paddleboard not inflating?
The lack of pressure buildup is caused by a lack of lubricant in the pump or unevenly distributed lubricant If the pump won’t build pressure all you need to do is add some sort of lubricant, like Vaseline Unscrew the top of the pump and add a glob of lubricant to the cylindrical piece on the inside
Is all sup same valve?
Will a tire pump or compressor work? All of our blow up sup boards have a H3 valve It’s not unique to our boards, so you may have an adapter that fits The valve on the board will not fit a tire pump nozzle without some sort of adapter
What pressure should a SUP be inflated to?
To give you an idea: paddling is possible starting from 12 PSI This also means paddling won’t be very smooth and your feet will get wet because the board bends under your weight The higher the PSI level, the smoother the paddle because it won’t bend This is why we always recommend inflating up to 20 PSI
Is higher PSI better for SUP?
PSI stands for pounds per square inch and will tell you how much air your board is able to take and how much it needs for optimum performance Basically the higher the PSI number, the harder the board is going to be Making sure your SUP is inflated to the proper air pressure will ensure: that it performs well
How do you check SUP pressure?
After unscrewing the valve cover on your iSUP, simply align the Earth River SUP pressure gauge with the opening, push down, and turn clockwise That’s all there is to it, and you’ll get an instant reading of your board’s PSI with no air loss To remove the pressure gauge, just rotate counterclockwise and pull it out
Can I use any pump for my SUP?
The most common types of electric pumps used with inflatable SUP’s are: pumps that connect to your car battery pumps that connect to an external battery pack pumps that connect to the 12V cigarette lighter in your vehicle
Are SUP pumps universal?
This inflatable SUP pump is compatible with all Halkey-Roberts and Bravo valves which means this pump can be used on just about any inflatable SUP available on the market However, if your inflatable SUP does not have these valves, the 12V Electric Pump comes with five universal adapters to fit your SUP
How long can SUP stay inflated?
If you keep your inflatable SUP inflated for months at a time it will start to slowly release air This happens extremely slowly however If for example you leave your SUP inflated for 10 months it may lose 1-2 PSI’s worth of air so nothing that can totally change the integrity of your inflatable paddle boards
Do inflatable paddle boards puncture easily?
Inflatable paddleboards don’t puncture easily because they’re designed with multiple layers to make them durable Sharp rocks, coral, and other pointed objects can cause problems, but they can be repaired Sandpaper, adhesive, a patch, and moisture sealant can easily fix an inflatable paddleboard
How long do inflatable stand up paddle boards last?
Inflatable paddle boards can last anywhere from 5 to many years A paddle board with higher quality PVC layers is more durable If you take good care of your inflatable SUP, it will serve you for a long time A longer warranty shows that the manufacturer has confidence in the construction
Do you need a special pump for paddle board?
An electric pump can inflate your paddleboard just as fast as a manual pump, but without the effort of having to do it yourself Electric pumps can also help finish deflating your iSUP for you, making sure all the air is out and it can be packed up super tight at the end of the day