Hobie INFLATABLESTAND UP PADDLEBOARD, NFLATABLE STAND UP PADDLEBOARD Manual Information

INFLATABLE

STAND UP PADDLEBOARD

MANUAL AND WARRANTY

INFORMATION

Thank you for choosing a Hobie

Stand Up Paddleboard

How to Use

• Assume a comfortable stance with your feet positioned roughly shoulder width apart Knees
slightly bent in a relaxed upright stance, shoulders back, looking straight ahead.

• Paddle grip. Place your top hand on end of handle and your bottom hand approximately 24” down shaft
of paddle. Paddle in a comfortable forward motion, with arms slightly bent.

• To turn left concentrate paddling on the right hand side of the board to turn right concentrate paddling
on the left hand side of the board.

Safety

Paddle sports can be dangerous and physically demanding. Users of this product should understand that
participating in stand up paddling can result in serious injury or death. Observe all applicable watercraft laws, and
use common sense

GENERAL PADDLING INFORMATION

Start with an unmatched 60 years of revolutionary board building experience, Add the racing

and surng DNA of Hobie’s team riders. The nal result is a desire to push development
boundaries, and the results are unequaled.

The Hobie Stand Up Paddle Development Team has worked tirelessly developing a line of
boards that allows everyone the opportunity to explore and experience the sport of stand up

paddleboarding. From the elite racer to the paddle surfer to the family that simply enjoys being
on the water, Hobie’s line up of high quality stand up paddlerboards offers a board to t your
stand up paddle lifestyle.

Hobie’s simple goal of making things better has never changed, and remains at the core of our
team of professional riders and board designers.

• View more stand up paddle instructional videos on line
http://www.hobie.com/stand-up-paddleboards/support

HEAD HEIGHT

12”-18”

FOWARD

Safety Check list

• Always paddle with others.

• Always wear a leash attaching you to the board.

• Wear a Coast Guard approved personal otation

device

• Always wear protective clothing.

• Always paddle in safe conditions.

• Be aware of changing weather conditions.

• Avoid paddling in off shore wind or windy conditions.

• Do not exceed your paddling ability; be aware
of your limitations.

• DO NOT use alcohol or mind altering drugs
prior to or while using this product.

Paddle Height Paddle Position

Pump w/ gauge

Repair Kit

Heavy duty

backpack

storage bag

EXP - 3 Piece Paddle

*optional

Included Equipment Optional Equipment

High pressure spring valve

for quick and easy ination
and deation

Built in cargo staps for
carrying light cargo

Large EVA foot pad on the
board provides grip and
comfort

Heavy duty built in carrying
handles

Serial Number

Heavy duty drop stitch PVC

Removable center n

An innovative system developed by Hobie , the
S3 control plates provide additional stability
and rigidity in the standing areas of the board,
providing a superior paddling experience yet
maintaining optimal portability

STAND UP PADDLE
STABILITY CONTROL

Follow the instructions below for valve operation and correct ination and deation procedures.

A. Valve Operation: The board’s ination valve is located near the nose of the board.

To close off the valve for ination, make sure that the center valve pin is in the “up” position. If it is
in the “down” position, press down on the valve pin and turn it counterclockwise until it pops up.

B. To open the valve for deation, press down on the valve pin and turn it clockwise so it locks

down. Be careful of any sand or debris around the valve area when deating as small

particles could become airborne with the release of air pressure!

C. Always lock the valve cover over the valve stem when in use. This will prevent accidental air
release and entrance of any particles into the air chambers.

6. BOARD INFLATION STEPS

A. Make sure that the valve is in the closed position (valve pin up)

B. Make sure the pump hose is connected to the “inate“ outlet

C. Connect the pump nozzle into the valve receptacle.

D. Start pumping air into the board by sliding the pump piston up and down.

Tip: If the pump piston starts to squeak, apply some spray silicone on the piston

shaft.

7. BOARD DEFLATION STEPS

A. Clear any water or debris out of the valve areas.

B. Slowly press down on the valve stem to start letting air out of the board. There will be an initial

burst of air, but that will slow down very quickly. Once the air ow has slowed down, press the
valve stem all the way down and turn it clockwise to lock it into the “open” position.

5. INFLATING YOUR BOARD

INFLATION TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS

• The board can be inated either with our hand pump or an electric pump. The electric pump can inate the board

to a moderate pressure and save a lot of time with about 90% of the required air volume. You will need to use

your hand pump to inate the chambers to the correct pressure.

• Do not use an air compressor. Damage to your board caused by over ination from an air compressor is not

covered by your warranty.

• After 2 or 3 days there may be a small decrease of pressure due to temperature change. If so, add a few pumps of

air.

• Before undertaking a long paddle, inate the board for a full 24 hours to be sure the board is airtight. If you are

seeing a consistent decrease in air pressure, follow the instructions for leak detection in the board repair section
of this manual.

• Do not over-inate the board. A max pressure of 10 - 14 PSI is adequate. The easiest gauge of a good working
pressure is to have the chambers inated to a rm pressure when you press on them.

• If you are inating a Triple Air Chambered board ( Sportsmans or Day Trip Air

models), be aware to NOT OVER INFLATE the outside chambers.

** MAX INFLATION PRESSURE FOR OUTSIDE CHAMBERS IS 5 PSI

• Do not pump to a high pressure and let the board sit out in the sun. If the board is going to be in a warm
environment, slightly under-inate the board and allow the heat from the sun to increase the internal pressure.
When paddling, the colder temperature of the water may cause a slight loss in chamber pressure. It is a good

idea to carry a pump with you so that you can add some air to the chambers if necessary.

8. CENTER FIN INSTALLATION

1. Slide n base
into n box

2. Slide n all the way
to back of the n box

3. Insert n retention

pin through slot

4. Correct n installation