Can You Repair a Busted Inflatable SUP?

My inflatable paddleboard busted so I decided to see if I could repair it with some glue! The repair worked but..... now I have another problem.
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[@PrestonGladd]

The let dry 2-5 minutes is before you clamp together. It’s better for the board to be left inflated versus being folded, you will have more stress on a folded board, and more chance of a failure on a board that is constantly folded and unfolded. Thanks for doing what you do Trip, I always enjoy your content! Keep up the good work.

[@danhorvat1481]

The best tip here is to let buddies borrow the board after repair and take it on an adventure, in case you missed it.

[@lissettelovesbats1770]

I got confused when it said 2 to 5 minutes and I let the glue sit on a patch and on the area. I was patching for over 10 minutes on accident and it cured and would not stick to each other so I figured out that's why it says only 2 to 5 minutes because then it will go from liquid to tacky to solid and won't stick at all.

[@vinny8532]

Finished the video - basically confirmed my suspicion that once epoxy at one point fails and visibly busts, the entire epoxy seam network can be compromised. This all being said - I have had a pinhole leak from a barnacle for over 4 years now? Board holds air completely fine for days....after 5 days or so I top her off. Or at least I used to until the heat busted all my seams like this video. I'm going to do the same fix here but also plan on doing a complete wrap of PVC / vinyl basically creating a completely airtight layer around the board and a much needed new paintjob / decking since the board is close to 10 years old. I'll let y'all know how it goes. In your situation, the only true way to tell is just to let it sit for a few days and monitor the leakage rate. If its negligible overnight then unless there is another extreme heat scenario (big concern) you should be fine.

[@superwhuffo1]

HH-66 Vinyl Cement, 16 oz. can - RH Adhesives .. you think this is the best glue 🤔

[@dieselrugg]

Hey trip, I have an iSUP that I've had for about 6 years. I had a blowout just like you, repaired it just like you, and found additional leaks at other seams just like you. Long story short, the glue has deteriorated due to too much UV exposure and I soon after had a blow out in a different location. My advice....do the puncture test on that board and toss it. I would only use mine in a pond after any repairs because I don't trust it any more.

[@wonkylommiter6364]

I'd love to see an Isup pumped up to 7 bar.

[@thegutterpunk00]

My totally uneducated guess is the boards would be more likely to fail the more times they're inflated/deflated. The seams would have to be folded and compressed more often which leads to failures. Could explain why the two boards you leave inflated don't have issues but the boards you cycle start leaking eventually. I'd be interested in seeing a test of two of the same board with one left inflated and one being cycled before/after each trip. Thanks for the vid, Trip. I'll keep an eye out for the puncture test later on 👍

[@ryanm.9533]

Thanks for your videos, my blackfin xl just came in today. I plan on keeping it inflated since in my research many stated it is better for longevity. I did let some air out after I got it to the recommended PSI for storage just in case. Super stoked about getting it out. Keep on making isup vids

[@riellograndma]

Just curious, you still ever use your Kaku hybrid/fishing board? Debating to get a Kaku since that seems like it would last many years. Also, would you say that your ISUPs handle better than the Kaku? Thanks for reading!

[@janinepyke4643]

Thanku trip for your videos, they're truly inspirational. You and another you tuber I follow have changed my outlook and encouraged me to 'get out there'. Up until around 7wks ago I only left the house to go to work due to depression and anxiety. Your videos and your amazing energy have encouraged me no end, it really works simply getting out there!!!. I am now the proud new owner of a 2 man inflatable kayak. I have lots of faith in inflatable paddle boards etc despite leaving this comment on a fixing a punctured paddle board video..😆

[@Bravo1187]

Hey trip. Thanks for not forgetting about us guys who have stuck with smaller less expensive water transportation. I can’t afford a large skiff but I enjoy my paddle boards. I have a pinhole I have to patch on my board, so this video was perfect timing! See ya at rock a dock!!! Thanks

[@jainiebehling]

Helpful info! Thank you!!!

[@bryanpeterson3714]

Really helpful. My wife’s is leaking in the same spot. 👍🏻

[@sewingmachinesindetail]

Thank you for this video. I like that you use pressure on the glue joint while the glue cure. I have used the same way regarding patches for the past 14 years. However I have only seen a few instructions on internet using pressure like that on PVC inflatables. I got experience from airtracks for gymnastics and have applied over 100 patches and other kind of repairs to them. It is not the small airtracks for home use but the larger ones with dimensions like 15 x 2.8 x 0.2 meters. Similar materials are used for them as for the inflatable SUP. But the pressure used are significantly lower - up to 1.6 psi. However they are typically inflated, deflated and rolled together 120 times a year and you jump hard on some of the seams. So variations in mechanical stress are likely to cause more fatigue. The first airtight airtracks produced in 2006-2014 got welded seams, and such seems on airtracks becomes leaky a lot more often than the later glued seams. I use sand backs to distribute the pressure when the glue cure. I guess, that I would have chosen to apply a 4 cm wide patch on top of the seam you repaired. You may like this video - link starts video when it should be interesting for you:

[@tokyoobro]

Thanks for the video. I have a couple of boards that popped. I haven't fixed them yet. I'll have a go now.

[@grahambrookes7530]

Great video Trip

[@anthonybomberry9935]

Like your trip dips

[@TOMRYANLUKE]

TY Sir - God bless.

[@mauriceparadiso9889]

looks good , thank you.