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Minor repairs
In case of damage to your SUP, we recommend that you visit your distributor or service agent. For minor
damage or punctures, you can use the materials supplied in the repair kit. If your SUP has suffered major
damage, or if the patch would have to span a seam, repairs will have to be carried out by a professional
technician from an inflatable boat repair company. Your distributor can help you locate your nearest repair
company. For best adhesion results, the relative humidity should be lower than 60%, while the temperature
should be between 18°C and 25 °C (62 °F and 77 °F). Do not carry out such repairs in direct sunlight.
General method:
Cut out a patch large enough to overlap the damaged area by 30 mm on all sides.
Place the overlapping patch in the centre of the damaged spot and draw around the patch with a pencil.
Scour/roughen the back of the patch and the damaged area on the outer skin of the SUP with a sheet of
sandpaper. (Scouring: remove blemishes from the patch and the area around the leak. Use sandpaper to
roughen this area evenly, but not too deeply. Do not expose the fabric fibres.)
Use a solvent to clean the patch and the area around the leak.
Apply two thin circular layers of adhesive to the rear of the patch and the damaged area on the SUP using
a short-bristled brush. Allow the first layer to dry completely (app. 15 minutes) before adding the second
layer. The second layer should dry until sticky to the touch. Then place the patch on the damaged area
and firmly secure. If air bubbles are trapped underneath the patch, use a smooth object (the back of a
spoon is ideal) to remove these. Work your way from the centre of the patch outwards.
Wait 24 hours before inflating the SUP.
Leak repairs
Required materials: soapy water, brush, stylus and piercer (both blunt-tipped), PVC (0.9 mm thick),
adhesive, MEK (cleaning agent), cotton cloth.
Small leak in SUP
Slightly inflate the SUP until it starts to expel air. Apply soapy water to the area where you suspect damage
until you see bubbles created by escaping air. Small leak: dip the tip of a stylus or (blunt) piercer in
adhesive and insert into the puncture 3 or 4 times in order to completely fill the puncture with liquid
adhesive. Wait 15 minutes for adhesive to dry. Deflate the SUP. Larger leaks: cut a round PVC patch to
size, big enough to cover the leak. Clean the back of the patch and the area around the larger leak with
MEK. Use a stylus to evenly spread the adhesive onto both surfaces (first adhesive layer). Wait 15-20
minutes. Use the stylus to again apply adhesive to both surfaces (second adhesive layer) and wait another
15-20 minutes. Apply the patch with its layers of adhesive by gently placing it on the leak. Firmly apply
rolling pressure or rub with a blunt metal object until securely adhered. The repair must be left to dry for
at least 24 hours with the SUP inflated to 20% of the recommended pressure.
Please note
After repair, the patched air chamber must be left to set for at least 24 hours with the SUP inflated to 20%
of the recommended pressure. If the SUP is fully inflated or used to soon, the patch might not adhere
properly. If you experience any problems, please request the advice of your nearest distributor.
Storage
After each use, the SUP and all associated parts must be cleaned with a mild soap solution and rinsed
with fresh water. Let all parts dry properly before packing into the carry bag. This will prevent stains
resulting from damp or mildew.
To keep the SUP looking good, it must be stored in a cool and dry place and must be shielded from direct
sunlight. Do not keep the SUP in its supplied carry bag/backpack if stored for a long period of time. When