How To Fix A Leaky SUP Board

How to Fix a Leaky SUP Board

Paddleboarding is becoming more and more popular. Paddleboards are constantly improving and their quality is getting better and better. Whether from the perspective of environmental protection or saving more money, it is very necessary to extend the life of paddleboards. However, it is inevitable that paddleboards will have some problems in the process of playing paddleboards, especially the inevitable problem of air leakage. You can take steps to repair this problem.

Check the problem
If you find that the paddleboard cannot move forward easily during the process of playing paddleboarding, or hear the sound of air leakage, you must repair it in time. There are generally two problems: one is air valve leakage and the other is paddleboard damage. This will happen if a paddleboard is not used for a long time. You only need to use a repair tool wrench to fix the air valve. The paddleboard damage requires you to use soapy water to find the leak before repairing it. This is also the most common type of repair.

Clean the area that needs to be repaired
Once the leak is determined, it needs to be thoroughly cleaned to remove debris and dust. Use a soft cloth or sponge with warm water and soap to clean the area, and it is also necessary to ensure that the area is dry before proceeding to the next step.

Glue application
Use an inflatable SUP adhesive or a PVC glue suitable for your board. Apply the glue to the hole or crack and follow the recommended drying time.

Patching
After the glue has dried, apply a patch to the hole or crack. Use a patch slightly larger than the hole or crack to make sure the entire area is covered. Apply pressure to the patch to ensure it is firmly in place.

Wait again
You need to wait at least 24 hours before you start using the paddle board again, and of course it is better to wait longer to ensure that the paddle board leaks better. If you have high requirements for aesthetics, you can tidy up the patch at the end.

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