Can you use a normal electric pump for a paddle board?
Can i use an electric pump to inflate my inflatable sup? Yes, we sell an electric paddle board pump for your isup, that can attach to any car lighter, making it easy to use on the go. This pump is extremely easy to use and wont require you to hand pump your board. What kind of pump options are there? We have two pump options: a manual air pump for inflatables and an electric paddle board pump. Both pumps take about 10 minutes or so to inflate the board to 10-12 psi. The manual isup pump is the pump you will receive if you purchase the inflatable board package.
How many psi to pump a paddle board?
Generally speaking, lighter paddlers (under 180 lbs) can inflate the board to 15-18 PSI, while heavier paddlers (over 180 lbs) should inflate to 15-22 PSI. The best inflatable stand-up paddle board PSI level is anywhere from 10 to 15. Most people inflate their board to about 10 to 12 PSI. A higher PSI will help if you are riding in cold or choppy water. If you need a bit more stability, try increasing the PSI of your board as well.What Is the Recommended Maximum PSI for My Inflatable Paddle Board? The maximum inflatable stand-up paddle board PSI is 20. We don’t recommend inflating your SUP beyond a PSI of 15, as you will only see small, incremental gains in the board’s rigidity past that point.Generally speaking, we’d suggest aiming for 15-22 PSI. This should ensure that your board reaches the levels of stiffness required for optimum stability, without you having to exert too much effort inflating your board or battle resistance from the valve when deflating it.
Can I put an electric motor on a kayak?
Some kayakers choose to mount their motors on the side of their kayaks. A common application for it is with trolling motors. When paddling gets tough due to strong winds or fatigue, simply attach an electric trolling motor to the built-in transom, and you’re ready to glide across the water effortlessly. This convenient feature allows you to switch from paddling to cruising in minutes.You can switch from paddling to your kayak trolling motor in under 30 seconds! Installing this kit requires drilling into your kayak to ensure this kit is secure and stable. This requires tools and can be daunting for some people. The mounting surface also needs to be flat for this mount to be compatible.