How do you get the air out of a paddle board?
STEPS TO DEFLATE YOUR PADDLE BOARD When ready, remove safety cap and push down on the central valve head to release initial air. STEP 2: After approximately 15 seconds, push down all the way and twist the valve head clockwise to lock the air valve open for the remaining air to escape. You can just let the board sit for a couple minutes and a lot of the air will push out on its own. If you would like to speed up the process and you don’t have an electric pump, you can just begin rolling and it will push the air out of the valve as long as it’s in the open position.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.While a SUP inflated to the recommended maximum PSI is unlikely to ‘pop’, it is good practice to keep a board out of prolonged contact with direct sunlight on hot days. Releasing a little air through the valve before leaving the board to stand may also be a useful precaution.
What is a silent air remover for paddle board?
The Red Paddle Co Silent Air Remover is designed to do away with these awkward moments by offering a more subtle and peaceful way to deflate your board. The Silent Air Remover reduces the sound of a board inflated to 18psi from over 130 decibels at initial valve depression to less than 80 decibels. STEPS TO DEFLATE YOUR PADDLE BOARD When ready, remove safety cap and push down on the central valve head to release initial air. STEP 2: After approximately 15 seconds, push down all the way and twist the valve head clockwise to lock the air valve open for the remaining air to escape.
How to remove pump from paddle board without losing air?
Press and turn counterclockwise to the UP position. This activates the non-return valve and prevents air from escaping when you remove the pump hose. The valve needs to be in the closed position which is done by putting the spring loaded pin in the up right position before you begin pumping to avoid the air coming out when you have finished pumping.
Do you go slower on an inflatable paddleboard?
Inflatable SUPs, while very durable and rigid when properly inflated, can still have a slight flex under pressure. This flex can absorb some of the paddling energy, making them marginally less efficient and slightly slower. Make sure it’s dry One of our most important paddle board storage tips is to make sure that the SUP is completely dry before you leave it in storage. If you store your inflatable SUP whilst it’s still wet, this can cause the likes of mildew and bacteria to build up, causing damage to the board.If you keep your inflatable SUP inflated for months at a time it will start to slowly release air. This happens extremely slowly however. If for example you leave your SUP inflated for 10 months it may lose 1-2 PSI’s worth of air so nothing that can totally change the integrity of your inflatable paddle boards.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.
Is it okay to leave your paddle board inflated?
There is no rule saying you can’t leave your paddle board inflated; however, we strongly recommend that if you’re leaving your paddle board in storage for long periods of time, you should deflate it to keep it in its best possible condition. 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.
Do you inflate paddle board up or down?
Turn the SUP board valve stem to the CLOSED (UP) position. This may seem counterintuitive, but it works because a closed SUP valve has a rubber stopper on a spring that allows pressurized air to push through the valve while preventing air from coming back out. Press and turn counterclockwise to the UP position. This activates the non-return valve and prevents air from escaping when you remove the pump hose.Many inflatable pools have one or more air valves, often located on the side or bottom. Open the Air Valve(s): Remove the cap from each valve to start releasing the air. You may need to squeeze the valve or press on the air release mechanism to help air escape faster.