You should always take care of your SUP board, to keep it awesome and to maintain its value for the years to come. We’ve set up a list for you to give your board the proper clean and extra attention it needs to keep it looking great!
Board in the Sun
Although your board will spend a lot of time in the sun whilst on the water, it’s important to realise that sun rays can be harmful to your board. Sun increases the risk of the glue deteriorating over time. Here’s some good precautions to take:
- Don’t store your board in the sun but in a dry place without heavy temperature fluctuations.
- Don’t store your board nearby a heat source.
- Don’t store your board nearby sharp items, or store things on the board.
- Don’t lay your board on hot asphalt in summer.
- First dry the board with a towel, deflate, roll it up and use its waterproof bag to store it somewhere safe.
- During your paddle, switch between sun and shadow when possible.
Wear and Tear
It’s going to happen, it won’t have the out of the box pristine look for long. After every paddle adventure, inspect your SUP board for damage like holes, crack or other forms of wear and tear.
If you have a Jobe Aero SUP and you find a leak, use the repair kit included in all Aero SUP packages.
Be aware of surroundings
Salt, asphalt, heavy winds & waves, rocks and extreme surroundings can speed up the process of wear on your board.
- Be aware of the environment and your surroundings.
- Avoid waters that hide sharp natural things like docks and rocks. Sounds simple, but we’ve learned that waters can be unpredictable. Prepare yourself.
- Be as sharp as those rocks and pay attention to warning signs.
Remove your Fin
Jobe boards are strong and can handle almost everything, but only when the user takes care of their board. One of the most common problems users will face is the ‘fin on land’ problem. Children jumping on it while the board lays on the beach with the fin installed, or people using our SUPs as a soft chair by sitting on it – with the fin being pressed into the ground. All these things mentioned are totally fine, but remove the fin first. Relax afterwards.
Wear a SUP Leash
We extremely recommend to use a SUP leash at all times. It helps you not only to keep your board close to you, it prevents your board from drifting off and slamming into rocks, docks or other debris in the water. For all Jobe SUP Boards there is a 10-foot coiled leash.
Regular Clean & Annual Service
Give your SUP Board a good clean after every paddle and a major clean once a year. Give it a good deep clean covering every square inch. It’s also a good opportunity to give it a good check over to make sure it’s all up to scratch. Don’t forget to clean your paddle, leash, pump and anything else that comes with your board to make it all fresh. Just a little extra because your board deserves the best care.
Accept!
And lastly… accept! Life will happen to your SUP. After all, it is a sport object. But if you keep the above-mentioned guidelines in mind, your SUP board’s life will be extended and you will maintain its value for all years to come.
If you have any questions or need recommendations and advice then feel free to get in touch with us here at Canoe2 by emailing [email protected] or connecting with us on social media.
You could even pop into The Paddleboard Shop here at our site here at Rushden Lakes to have a chat, or come and visit us online at https://shop.canoe2.co.uk/
We are in The Boathouse, Boardwalk, Rushden Lakes, Northamptonshire, NN10 6FA.
This blog is courtesy of Jobe Watersports.
