We all have those days when s#!t happens, and usually for the silliest of reasons. Anyway, we’re here to help. If you’ve got a puncture or small rip in your paddle board, this video by Starboard will explain how to repair your inflatable paddle board puncture.
Items you will need:
- Hair Dryer
- Glue and PVC patches from the repair kit
- Tape
- Brush or spatula
- Acetone
- A cloth
- Gloves and mask
Follow these easy steps to repair your inflatable SUP:
- Clean the area around the puncture with acetone
- Dry the area carefully afterwards
- Cut patch to approximate size to use for preparing the punture
- Place the patch over the puncture
- Draw the outline of the patch using a pencil
- Apply tape to the outline of the puncture
- Apply glue on both board and patch
- Using the brush or spatula, make sure the glue is spread evenly
- Leave the glue to dry for 5 – 10 minutes
- If the glue doesn’t stick to your glove it means it’s ready to bond
- Place the patch on top of the puncture area
- Use the hairdryer to gently heat the area to ensure the best bonding
- Use the spatula to firmly press the patch removing any air bubbles that maybe there – this ensures a strong bond
- It is recommended to put some extra weight on top of it
- Remove the tape
- Allow 24 hours for the glue to dry and bond properly before inflating again
That’s it. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. See you on the water!
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