1. How much air pressure do I need to inflate to?
The recommended safe air pressure is 15-18PSI, or 1bar (1bar is about 14.5PSI).
2. How long does it take to inflate?
XGEAR air pump is a two-way air pump with multiple functions and multiple operations. It can support inflating/deflating. Two adults take turns to inflate, which can be completed in 8 minutes.
3. Is the inflatable board easy to break?
XGEAR SUP is made of high-strength PVC drawing material. The raw materials are mature and stable, high strength, good stretchability, and not easy to break. However, it is still not to be scratched with sharp tools, must be carefully even for ordinary rocks.
4. Is the inflatable board easy to leak?
The inflatable board uses a high-strength adhesive and adopts ultra-wide double-layer PVC full-wrap technology. Once bonded, the wrapper will not open the glue or leak, and the seal will be tight. The air valve ring adopts the latest generation of automatic rebound fully enclosed valve, which automatically closes the deflation system after inflation, so as to prevent air leakage, water and sand.
5. Will the inflatable board pedal softly?
Please be sure to inflate to the recommended air pressure according to the requirements of the product manual. At this time, the rigidity of the inflatable board tends to be hard pulp board, which meets the basic rigidity requirements.
6. How long is the service life of the inflatable paddle board?
This will depend on how the paddle board is used, how it is maintained, how it is stored, how often it is used, the acidity and alkalinity of the water often used, etc. It cannot be generalized. Under normal circumstances, the service life of XGEAR SUP is more than 5 years.
7. How long can one inflated last?
Ensure that the air valve of the inflatable plate is tightly closed and there is no air leakage, and the storage environment conditions are strictly in accordance with the instructions of the manual. After testing, it can still maintain more than 95% of the original air pressure after three months of storage in an inflated state.
8. Will the paddle sink?
Due to factors such as the material/process/density of the propeller itself, once the paddle falls into the water, it will be suspended for a short time; if it cannot be salvaged in the first time, the gap may seep water, and the aluminum paddle may sink. Therefore, it is recommended to pick up the aluminum oars as soon as possible under the premise of ensuring their own safety. The glass fiber and carbon fiber oars are relatively light in weight and have a lower material/density than water, and they will basically not sink. It is recommended to pick up the oar as soon as possible in case of falling into the water to avoid drifting away with the water.
9. Is the paddle board good to learn?
XGEAR universal SUP is very interesting and has a low entry barrier. After many tests, beginners can basically get started within 20 minutes of learning inflatable paddle board. If you reach a higher level, you need to practice more.
10. How to store?
Do not place the board in a place where it may become hot or cold. It is recommended that the board's storage temperature be between 10-45 degrees, and in a cool and dry area to avoid extreme weather storage environments. If you need to store it in an inflated state, it is recommended to let off a small amount of air to prevent the temperature of the storage place from being too high, and thermal expansion will damage the seal on the side of the board, resulting in air leakage.
11. Will the board get moldy in storage?
Make sure your board is completely dry and clean before storage. Before you pack the inflatable board, be sure to rinse it with clean water, and then dry the water before folding and storing.
12. Can the inflatable board be placed in the sun?
Remember, you must not leave the board in the sun for a long time. First of all, the sun’s ultraviolet rays will change the color of the board; secondly, if the inflatable board is exposed to the sun for a long time, the gas in the board will expand due to the heating of the board, and there may be a risk of bulging or air leakage. If you have to place the board in direct sunlight for some time, it is recommended to use the reflective bags.
13. Why does the pressure gauge not move during inflation?
Usually, at the beginning of inflation, the air pressure in the board is too low and there will be no air pressure value display. The air pressure value will not be displayed until the air pressure reaches 5PSI. When it reaches 12PSI, the inflation will gradually become difficult. These are normal phenomena. , Please rest assured to inflate until it reaches at least 15PSI.
14. Is it compatible with electric air pumps?
Yes, but a dedicated electric air pump for paddle board must be used.
Post time: Jul-28-2021