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Always wear buoyancy aid and ankle leash.
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INFLATION

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1. Unroll your board

2. Take the valve cap off and make sure that valve button is in UP position. This can be done by a pushing and half twisting button, this will pop it up. When it is in the UP position air can only flow into the board.

3. Attach the pump hose with a half twist clockwise onto the valve.

4. Begin pumping. For best posture keep a straight back and bend your legs with each pump stroke. Remove the pump hose with a half twist anti-clockwise. Screw on the valve cap.

5. Recommended inflation pressure for Red Paddle Co Ride 10'6 and Ride 10'8 is 15 - 22 psi. More psi means more stability.

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DEFLATION

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1. Fins are not removable!

2. Remove the valve cap by twisting anticlockwise. Push the button straight down and then give it a half twist anti- clockwise.

3. Be ready as the air will pour out! The half twist locks the button down so that air can freely flow out of the board.

4. Once you can no longer hear air flowing out of the board, place the pump on the opposite end to the valve and begin tightly rolling the board around the pump. As you roll the last of the air will be forced out of the board. 

5. Push and twist valve button until its in Up position again. Screw the valve cap back on.

6. Tie the strap around the board as it might come loose again.

7. Slide the board back into the bag. 

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IMPORTANT!
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  •  Please don't stand on the board unless its in the water as you will break the fins. 

  • If you leave your board inflated between sessions attach your pump and check it is inflated to the correct pressure before you go on the water... changes in the air temperature/pressure can have an effect on the inflation pressure of the board.

  • If on the beach on a hot day try to keep the board in the shade to stop both the board pressure increasing as the temperature rises and to help prevent UV striation. If there’s no shade, then pop the board back into the water to cool down at regular intervals.

  • We all know how hot a car can get, so if leaving your SUP in the car or van, or strapping it to the roof, it is important to release some air to reduce the pressure, giving some expansion room.

  • Be careful when walking to and from the water. Don’t let your board hit objects like rocks or docks

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PADDLE

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  • To put it together, open up the clamps to allow the shaft sections to slide in before closing the clamps again. If your paddle has a pushpin on the shaft section, make sure this clicks in place.

  • Adjust the paddle height so that it is roughly 4-6 inches above your head. Use this as a starting point and then adjust it up or down depending on your preference as you paddle.

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SUP QUICK RELEASE BELT

 

If paddling in rivers or canals, use SUP quick release belt. In flowing water, it can be difficult to undo an ankle leash, and this may leave you trapped in a dangerous position. Attaching your ankle leash to a quick release belt worn around your waist is a far safer way to SUP. It is extremely easy to reach the pull toggle on the quick release belt so you can safely separate yourself from your board before you get into any danger.

Simply undo ankle leash, loop it through the loop at the back of the belt, secure ankle leash.

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ELECTRIC SUP PUMP

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  • Attach the pump hose with a half twist clockwise onto the valve.

  • Set required PSI and press start.

  • Pump will stop automatically when target pressure is reached

  • Only use with electric sockets 12V DC, 15 A or more.

  • Always start the motor of your car before you starting to inflate.

  • Never exceed the recommended pressure.

  • Do not exceed 20 min of continuous use and ensure a break of 30 min between each use.

  • Pump is not waterproof, do not use in or near the water.

  • Do not allow the pump to take any sand, debris or small objects when in use.

  • Never leave the pump unattended when its running.

  • Do not leave the pump plugged in when not in use.

  • Keep the pump away from rain and sunlight.

  • Do not obstruct the air inlets when the pump is running, this cold damage the motor.

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