SEAMAX 10.8 SUP BOARD Inflatable Sup 2021 User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: SEAMAX

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CAUTION SAFETY WARNING
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SEAMAX 10.8 SUP BOARD Inflatable Sup 2021

CAUTION SAFETY WARNING

Users of this product agree by their use to accept the inherent risks involved in this paddle sports activity and agree to follow all instructions, cautions, and warnings carefully before using this Paddleboard.

A – Set Up

Pull your SUP out of its bag and un-fold it.
Locate the Fin holder on the bottom side of the board at the tail end. Take the Fin and hook them into place making sure that the longer portion is going towards the end of the board.
Once the Fins are in place, turn the board over so that the valve at the front of the board is facing up.

B – Inflation

Remove the cap from the valve and check to see if the stem in the center of the valve is up (sticking up out of the valve) or down (even with the inner rim of the valve). The stem of this valve must be in the up (inflate) position to inflate the SUP. If the valve is not in the inflate position, use your finger to push in and turn the stem counterclockwise a quarter turn and it will spring up into the inflate position.
Seat the valve adaptor included with the SUP Pump onto the valve turning clockwise to lock the adaptor into place.
This SUP is 18 PSI tested. Most likely you may need the SUP to 15.0 psi. Make sure that you do not exceed 18.0 psi or the sun may damage the SUP.
Once you are done inflating the SUP, disconnect the valve adaptor by turning counterclockwise and close the valve using the attached valve cap. Make sure you lock the valve cap into place by turning clockwise.

C – Inflation/Pump Use Tips:

Because you will be inflating your SUP to such a high pressure, please follow these suggestions to help you with inflation.

Stand the pump on hard level ground when inflating the SUP.
Make sure to keep your hands towards the center of the pump handles when inflating and keep your feet firmly on the foot rests. Make sure that you are standing directly over the pump so that you can utilize your body as much as your arms while inflating (this will come in handy as you get the SUP up to higher pressure).
When the SUP begins to reach 9.0 psi or higher, you may experience resistance in the pump. The best way to inflate your SUP to 15.0 psi or a little higher (Remember DO NOT exceed 18.0 psi ) is to use your body weight on the down stroke and use your leg strength for the up stroke.

D – Deflation and Break-down

To deflate and break-down your SUP, just remove the valve cap and push in the valve stem turning it clockwise a quarter turn to lock it in the deflate position.
Un-hook the Fins by pressing the Fin holders close together and popping the Fins off. 2|Page
Roll the SUP up with the top side facing out (this will push out all of the air), and put away in its bag.

E – Care and Maintenance

Very little needs to be done to care for and maintain your SUP.

To clean your SUP, just use a mild detergent and warm water. You should rinse your SUP off with fresh water after using it in salt water.
To ensure that your SUP lasts for years to come, do not store it in direct sunlight uncovered or in extremely hot or cold temperatures for long periods of time, i.e. months. Exposing your SUP to these kinds of elements, such as a freezing winter in an unheated shed, over such an extended amount of time can prematurely wear out the materials that the SUP are made of.
Do not leave your SUP inflated in direct sunlight for long periods of time, unless it is in the water. Hot air expands, so with this, if you leave your SUP on the beach or on the pavement in a parking lot fully inflated for a long period of time, the air inside the SUP will expand and cause over inflation, damaging your paddleboard. If you leave your SUP out in the sun for a long time, just let about half of the pressure out and then re-inflate when you are ready to go back out.

F – Repairing Small Punctures and Cuts

1. Cut a rounded patch at least ¼” or ½” larger than the hole or cut. 2. Clean the area where the patch will be placed with water and/or mild soap. 3. Make sure all surfaces are dry. 4. In a well-ventilated area, spread a thin layer of glue on both the patch and on the damaged area.
Let it sit for three to five minutes or until tacky. 5. Apply the patch and press hard. 6. allow twelve hours for the glue to dry completely.

G – Repairing Pinholes

Inflate the SUP and locate the pinhole by sponging soapy water over the paddleboard until you see air bubbles. Mark the location of the pinhole.
Deflate the SUP and dry the affected area. Apply a drop of glue to the pinhole. 3|Page
Allow the glue to dry completely, approx. twelve hours.
Do not inflate the SUP for at least twelve hours.

For the best results when gluing, the relative humidity should be less than 60% and ambient air temperature should be between 18C to 25C (65 F to 77F) and not in direct sunlight. Clean the patching area on the boat as well as the contact side of the patch, it is best to use M.E.K. (Methyl Ethel Ketone) patching solvent and cleaner. Keep solvent off skin. After applying the solvent, you will notice that the area will become tacky. This tackiness ensures good glue adhesion.

H – Paddling Basics Knowledge

Make sure that your SUP is fully inflated. It should be nearly rock hard and when standing on the SUP in the water and it should not bend. Your paddleboard may flex some with your weight, but it should not bend to the point of creating a crease.
If you are paddling in open water, such as a lake or the ocean, make sure that you use an ankle leash. If you are falloff, your board could be swept away from you, leaving you stranded. An ankle leash will keep this from happening.
If you are paddling a river, do not use an ankle leash. This could be very dangerous because if you fall off, your board could pull you under the water as it continues down the river. Also, an ankle leash could get caught on items under the water and pull you off of your board as you are riding down the river.
Be careful in windy conditions. Because you are completely above the water, strong winds can greatly affect you and could push you around.
Never leave your board, even if you lose your paddle. You can still paddle your board with your hands, which is easier than trying to swim back to shore. Also, if the wind was to pick up, your board will blow away from you faster than you can swim to it. This is why an ankle leash is so important
Foot Position: You should stand in the middle of the board when paddling. When on flat water, stand with your feet about shoulder width apart and face forward. If you are surfing or in choppy water, you want to take more of a surfer’s stance with your dominant foot facing forward. Your feet are not glued to the board, make sure to get used to moving your feet around on the board because the sooner that you do this the more comfortable you will feel about doing turns and riding waves
The Best way to turn your board is to stand with your foot at the tail of the board with your weight over the fins. This is where foot movement will come in handy.
For more in-depth instructions or lessons on paddle boarding, we recommend utilizing the internet or a paddleboard instructor.

I – WARRANTY

SEAMAX Inflatable SUP are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship during the following prescribed warranty period. All warranty claims are handled in USA or Canada by Seamax or local Seamax dealers.
The SUP’ hull, all hull attachments and accessories, but not limited to, such as floorboards, Drings, oar safe rope, lifting handles, air valves, carrying bags, air pump are covered by this Limited Warranty for one (1) year from the date the product first sold or delivery
All the air holding fabrics seam structure are warranted against defects in material or workmanship that cause blistering and delaminating for three (3) years, and five (5) years for (PVC) fabrics.
The repair, replacement of parts, or the performance of service under this warranty does not extend the life of this warranty beyond its original expiration date. Unexpired warranty coverage can be transferred to a subsequent purchaser upon proper registration of the product. This Warranty applies only to defects in material and workmanship; it does not apply to normal wear and tear, or to damage caused by below reasons: (1). Neglect, lack of maintenance, accident, commercial, abnormal or improper use or bad assembly; (2). Use of an accessory or part neither manufactured nor sold by us; (3). Participating in or preparing for races or other competitive activity; (4). Alteration or removal of parts; (5). Improper Protection against UV-light, high temperature and heat sources; (6). Has been repaired, modified or tampered with by someone other than manufacturer without approval; (7). Damage or deterioration of the fabric due to exposure to fuel, harsh solvents or any other chemicals; (8). Seam separation due to heat exposure; (9). Has not been assembled, used, and maintained in accordance with the instructions or owner’s manual accompanying the product; (10). SUP has been damaged as a result of shipping, warehousing or storage.
SEAMAX limited warranty does not cover incidental or consequential costs and expenses such as haul-out, launching, towing transport and storage charge, telephone or rental charges of any type, inconvenience, waste of time or income losses, or other consequential damages.
The consumer must provide COMPLETED access to the product for warranty service by delivering the product for inspection to SEAMAX or a dealer authorized to service the product. If the warranty claim can be without sending the product back, Seamax may require photos and detail description in email. Our obligation under this warranty shall be limited to repairing a defective part, or at our discretion, refunding the purchase price or replacing such part or parts as shall be necessary to remedy ANY defect in material or workmanship as covered by this warranty.
Series number the series number patch is located at the edge of paddle board. If your paddle board has any issue, we may need you to take a picture of this patch, so we can read the number pinched on top. Please know this is not a patch for any repairs. Thanks.

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