Advanced Elements AE1060 - Manual (Page 5)

5 Care and Maintenance
Very little needs to be done to care for and maintain your SUP.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
6 Repairs
6.1 Repairing Small Punctures and Cuts
1. Cut a rounded patch at lease 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 allow twelve hours for the glue to dry completely.
6.2 Repairing Pinholes
1. 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.
2. Deflate the SUP and dry the affected area. Apply a drop of glue to the pinhole.
3. Allow the glue to dry completely, approx. twelve hours.
4. Do not inflate the SUP for at least twelve hours.
7 Paddling Basics and Do’s and Don’ts
7.1 StandUp Paddling Basics
1. Make sure that your Hula™ 8 is fully inflated. It should be nearly rock hard and when standing on the SUP in the
water is should not bend. Your paddleboard will flex with your weight, but it should not bend to the point of
creating a crease.
2. If you are paddling in open water, such as a lake or the ocean, make sure that you use an ankle leash. If you fall
off, your board could be swept away from you, leaving you stranded. An ankle leash will keep this from
happening.