STORE YOUR INFLATABLE SUP

Storing your equipment is not a trivial task. It’s mainly during handling on land that you can damage your equipment. Applying a good storage routine is therefore important and will also save you time. The proper storage of your inflatable SUP is a quick operation that takes no more than 5 minutes.

Choose a flat, clean and low abrasive surface in order to preserve the envelope of your SUP.

Remove your fin and collect the nut with the screw. Tighten the screw and nut on the fin to avoid losing these parts. If you leave the nut in the box, you will inevitably lose it.

To deflate the board, open the valve cap and press the knob to turn it low to the “deflate” position. Don’t be surprised by the brisk air escaping from the valve. You don’t have to manually release the air as it is exhausted when you roll the board.

Roll your board carefully starting at the back of the board, pad facing inward. Simply folding the board will release the air. A simple pressure of the hands on the successive folds is enough to completely empty the air. It is important not to make a fold around the fin box so as not to generate tension there.

To facilitate storage in the bag and handling of the SUP once deflated, use the storage strap which will make it a compact set. No need to over tighten this strap. A little is enough.

The storage bag is large enough to accommodate all of your SUP equipment, paddle, fin, repair kit, pump and possibly your wetsuit. However, be careful not to leave a wetsuit in your bag. The storage of your SUP must be done dry and in a clean place.

Additionnal precautions 

• Successive inflation / deflation of your board may have an influence on the tightening of the inflation valve. You will find in the repair kit a black wrench that will allow you to screw the valve on your board. Do not hesitate to carry out this check regularly.
• Make sure that no sand can get into the valve or the board. It could cause damage.