Advanced Elements AE1061 - Manual (Page 5)

Image 5 (Deflate Position) Image 6 (Inflate Position)
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.
1. Stand the pump on hard level ground when inflating the SUP.
2. 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).
3 D-Rings
1. The Stiffy™ is equipped with a series of d-rings for gear tie down and leash attachment. Use the four d-rings
located at the nose of the SUP for strapping down gear, but make sure that you do not have so many lines or
bungees that your feet can get tangled.
2. The large d-ring at the tail of the SUP is for a surfboard ankle leash. Using an ankle leash is a great safety
measure to ensure that you will not become separated from your board if you fall off. It is highly recommended
that you use an ankle leash whenever using the SUP on flat water, but not when you are on a river!
4 Deflation and Break-down
1. 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.
2. Using the provided pull strap that came with your board, one at a time, clip the pull strap snap hook into the end
cap at the end of each Support Shaft section and pull each section out of the Support Shaft sleeves.
3. Un-hook the side Fins by pressing the Fin holders close together and popping the Fins off.
4. Remove the center Deep Fin by unscrewing and removing the holding bolt and sliding the Deep Fin out of the
Fin holder. If you do not have a screwdriver handy, a coin can be used to unscrew the holding bolt.
5. Roll the SUP up with the top side facing out (this will push out all of the air), and put away in its bag.
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.