Advanced Elements AE1063 - Manual (Page 5)

3 D-Rings
1. The Fishbone™ 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 an 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. Un-hook the side Fins by pressing the Fin holders close together and popping the Fins off.
3. 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.
4. Roll the SUP up with the bottom side facing out and put away in its bag.
NOTE: . Although it is not necessary, it is a good idea to re-use the foam that came on the nose cap while
storing the board. It will help the nose cap to keep its proper shape.
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.