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Repairing your punctured inflatable stand up paddle board
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. Purchase Stabond Adhesive or Clifton Adhesive (or AquaSeal) if your board did not come with glue. Current hazmat shipping rules may prevent glues shipping with newer boards.
- 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!
About the author: Julian Kidd