Today on the Starboard ‘How To’ series, we are going to outline how to deflate and pack your Starboard inflatable paddle board. Step 1 – Deflate To deflate, start by locating the valve where you inflated the board. Once located, we can release that valve by rotating it counter clockwise. Then, you can press the pin down and lock it in the down position to deflate. When you press down … Read More →
To get your session started, we are going to explain how to inflate your inflatable board. Before you start getting any equipment out, you want to make sure there are no sharp objects around as they can easily damage your board. Assembling The Pump To start pumping, we need to assemble the tiki pump by connecting the hose to the inflate mode (INF), located on the body of the pump … Read More →
Getting back on your paddle board from the water can be challenging, so here are a couple of easy tips on how to get back on your SUP inflatable board. Firstly, approach your board from the side and use the carry handle or strap to pull your upper body onto the board. Once your upper body is completely on the deck of the board, kick your feet and rotate the … Read More →
Hi, I’m Jimmy Blakeney with BIC Sport (now TAHE Sport) and in this video, we’re going to talk about how to repair your inflatable stand up paddleboard. Our iSUPS are extremely durable, however we do include a repair kit with every board in the unlikely event that you do get a puncture. Your repair kit comes with 2 rectangular PVC patches and a valve wrench. Note that we do not … Read More →
More often than not, paddle boarding is portrayed as a slow cruise down a calm and glassy river, however, there really is much more to the sport. From lakes, rivers, canals, open ocean, waves and white water rapids, paddle boarding is a truly diverse sport, which is why it’s important to equip yourself with a broader range of skills. More importantly, as it’s an outdoor sport and, as we know … Read More →