Don’t let your paddle board EXPLODE!

Do this to keep your paddle board from exploding! I hope you enjoyed the video and feel free to leave a comment down below.
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[@i-fart-in-elevators]

Thats a $450 tip right there

[@jonwilliams8253]

I never pump mine up enough so bring on the pressure. I’m paddling around like im on a trampoline 😂

[@mikeb1039]

it makes a BIG difference.

[@jakehone]

I always fill to 14 psi. SUP is already hard as a rock, so I don't see the point in going more. I'm 220 lbs, never had a problem. I cannot even feel a difference between 13-15 psi, so I'm always on the safe side.

[@thesoutherncrossing2328]

I feel a big difference between 17 and 20 psi

[@Bartmaaan]

This will be useful for me, especially because i'm still king of a newbie

[@ethanhuffsup]

Awesome glad you found it helpful! 💪

[@nate.1619]

Had no idea that could happen 🤔... thanks for the info. 😃👍🏼

[@ethanhuffsup]

Absolutely! This is usually more of a common problem with cheeper inflatables but a good practice to do regardless of which board you have.

[@dannyreplogle]

This just happened to me in Florida last week. Bought my inflatable SUP for the trip, and two days in it exploded while sitting on the shore. I wish I saw this video one week ago! ugh😩

[@ethanhuffsup]

Oh no! So sorry to hear this. :(

[@jw6180]

Thank you!

[@fluffytail6355]

New fear unlocked

[@eddydu490]

How do u to that with a electric pumps?!

[@Orange-lemon_gaming]

Because I always board in the summer I just have my electric pump set to 12psi ( max is 15 ) so that I can be sure that I will be fine every time I go out

[@chasestafford1335]

Had mine at 12 setting at my house and it exploded lol doubt that would an issue while using it though

[@Orange-lemon_gaming]

@@chasestafford1335 yeah it just depends on how hot it is and what your max psi is but I always deflate mine once I’m done

[@michaelgapp5291]

Most nicer paddle boards will have a one way valve that automatically vent express pressure beyond 18psi so you never have to worry about this! I recommend something like the Paddle North Portager

[@mikeb1039]

No, most nicer paddle boards DO NOT "automatically" (how would it do that?) vent excess pressure.

[@kdaadventures8616]

That happened to me last summer 😢

[@ethanhuffsup]

Bummer 😕

[@jakos17]

❤

[@michellemarchant4499]

I've always wondered about this. My Red board can go up to 20psi, but I usually only inflate to 15 as I am only 58 kg and don't notice any issue in the water. So in the shade, what would be the maximum temp be to leave it in, or how can you know how many psi will increase in differnt temps?

[@ethanhuffsup]

Red boards are great quality boards and leaving it at 15psi in the shade shouldn't be any problem. If it's sitting in direct sunlight for a long period of time you might drop it down to 10psi, then re-inflate it again before you paddle. Every board is different as well so some may increase in psi faster than others. With that being said it's best to check your board again if its been out for awhile in the sun and see if its been increasing in PSI. If so, you'll start to learn how fast your board increases in PSI. I hope that helps. 🤙

[@jamesbondo13]

Good to go? Good to leave it. Have to reinflate once it hits the water.

[@Gta2O13]

10 psi not 12-15 unless you’re a heavy

[@chasestafford1335]

I have had 2 explode. One blew the siding off my house it was leaning up against. I didn’t even have it filled to max pressure, but it was in the sun. Listen to this!!

[@MikeBrown-dk7or]

The seam of my Red Paddle Co board exploded in Brazil. The glue can't hold up to the heat even if it is stored indoors in a warm place. The fins and carrier points also fell off. Not worth fixing I figure because the seam can only blow up in another place. So this exploding can happen to even the most expensive sups even if the board is under inflated as mine was.

[@ethanhuffsup]

That's a bummer. :( sorry to hear this. Thanks for sharing though!

[@geneagustin2841]

Reds boards are heat treated and not glued. If you bought between 2020-2022 and registered your board, it shld still be covered under their 5yr warranty. My board 2020 12.6 Voyager exploded in Tahoe 2 weeks ago and Red sent me out their new 2023 kit with bag and titan 2 pump

[@richardjohnson4696]

I just purchased a VAMO fabric cover for the inflatable board while I am in the tropics and at the beach not paddling, I will use it on the composite board later as well. Have you used one for your board?

[@ethanhuffsup]

I have not but it will definitely add an extra layer of protection for your board.

[@richardjohnson4696]

@@ethanhuffsup I think Chris from BP should have some branded ones made. It is really hard to find them in race board lengths. I think it would be a great marketing tool for being noticed at the races and those who are on his products

[@mikeb1039]

sand heat

[@oscr_zen]

how come one pump it to 30 psi just for shts and giggles

[@bigfish3238]

always pump to 12PSI only

[@thesoutherncrossing2328]

Sure and instead of paddle boarding you will float on a banana

[@Gta2O13]

@@thesoutherncrossing2328only the fatties need to inflate to max..

[@mp4370506]

Is it possible for a SUP to explode in the water?

[@ethanhuffsup]

Typically no as the cooler water temp helps keep the board cooler.

[@chasebarnes6843]

Or just dont pump it up that much ?

[@11marcian]

Cant u will flood

[@TheEckoEcho]

can my dog claw and pop it?

[@ethanhuffsup]

Most inflatable are pretty durable and should handle your dog no problem.

[@user-xh9qm6xy2m]

As if someone’s over inflated it with a HAND PUMP😂

[@shallnotbeinfringedfoff]

Using the supplied pumps is not easy to over inflate it. The pump will explode before the paddle board. I have seen that happen.

[@shallnotbeinfringedfoff]

Idk I’m in pnw so I have to blow mine up about the highest point in the green 17 for mine because with how cold our water is it drops several psi.