Can an inflatable paddle board be repaired?
They’re plenty tough, but if you do get a hole or tear, it’s important to know how to patch an inflatable sup board. For boards made of pvc or urethane-coated material, clifton urethane adhesive is a great glue for applying a patch. Sometimes damage takes the form of abrasion to the coating, rather than a puncture. We recommend hh-66, or clifton urethane adhesive, or stabond, or aquaseal, but any vinyl adhesive will do. Whichever one you use, be sure to carefully read and follow the instructions on the type of glue you’re using. Note: if you don’t have a repair kit or need more patches: this inflatable sup repair kit will help.They’re plenty tough, but if you do get a hole or tear, it’s important to know how to patch an inflatable SUP board. For boards made of PVC or urethane-coated material, Clifton Urethane Adhesive is a great glue for applying a patch. Sometimes damage takes the form of abrasion to the coating, rather than a puncture.Adhesive – this often comes with your patch kit. Otherwise use Aquaseal, HH-66 Vinyl Cement, Stabond PVC Boat Adhesive, or Clifton’s PVC Adhesive. Do not use PVC pipe glue, super glue, gorilla glue, epoxy, or anything not explicitly for PVC boat repair.HH-66 or Clifton’s PVC/Urethane adhesive are the best for patch repairs (the side fins are basically patches).
What is the lifespan of an inflatable paddle board?
With proper care and maintenance, a well-built inflatable paddle board can last anywhere from 5 to 10 years or more. However, it’s essential to keep in mind that the lifespan of your iSUP may vary depending on how often you use it, the conditions in which it’s used and stored, and the quality of construction. In summary, it is generally OK to leave your inflatable stand up board fully inflated, provided you follow the manufacturer’s recommendations and store it in a cool, dry place.For short term storage, leaving your board inflated is absolutely fine, permitting it’s in the perfect storage spot as we outlined above. All inflatable paddle boards will lose air pressure over time when left inflated, but it’s also key to remember that air pressure expands in extreme heat.
What is the life expectancy of an inflatable paddle board?
Note: Current inflatable SUP construction quality and techniques are much more advanced today than they were 5 years ago. As such, it’s hard to know exactly how long newer inflatable SUPs will last. We have boards that are 5-6 years old, and hope that the current SUPs we have last in the 5-10 yr+ range). So, do you go slower on an inflatable paddle board? Yes! Especially when compared to high-quality hard boards like Wappa who uses advanced hull designs like displacement, concave, or double concave configurations. The difference comes down to hydrodynamic efficiency, material rigidity, and glide performance.Quick Answer: For all-around leisure paddling, inflatable SUPs are much better overall, due to advantages in durability, portability, weight, versatility, and injury prevention. But if you are buying a board mainly for SUP surfing or racing, certain technical attributes of hardboards make them worthy of consideration.
Why is my inflatable paddle board not inflating?
Although this is rare, the manual pump that comes with every inflatable paddle board package can sometimes malfunction. The lack of pressure buildup is caused by a lack of lubricant in the pump or unevenly distributed lubricant. Use a manual or electric pump to inflate the board to the recommended pressure (typically 12–15 PSI). Check the pressure gauge to avoid over-inflating.