How to inflate a stand up paddleboard with a portable inflator tool - Part 1

In this video I will show you how I was able to inflate my standup paddleboard with my 20v Dewalt inflator tool
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Also check out part 2 for a close-up view:
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[@michaelmasson480]

I just came across this after purchasing an inflatable kayak. Another site noted that the Schraeder valve adapter needs to have the Schraeder valve removed from the stem to allow the higher pressure air to free flow. The valve in the boat will prevent back flow, and removing the valve will allow the high pressure pump to inflate more rapidly. I have the Ryobi inflator and will be giving this a try when my adapter arrives, but you might give it a try as well and let us know how it goes. 😃

[@SweetAdventures]

Please let me know how that goes!

[@ESquaredSolutions]

Did you try this? How did it go?

[@BadAcidd]

Just a little bit of information for you. That particular DeWalt inflator is only supposed to be run for 10 minutes at a time. The motor gets very hot and needs to cool. If you read your instructions, you will see this listed. Just wanted to let you know. We bought a inflator off of Amazon for the SUP board and it works great. Was only like $60

[@SweetAdventures]

That’s very helpful information, thank you! To be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever read one of the manuals to my power tools I just take that big yellow box and throw it right in the trash(or fire pit) with all the paperwork. Haha. On another note, I switch to using the shark pump as seen in one of our other videos, it has a built-in cooling fan and does it in about nine minutes (at normal elevations at least). Glad to hear that Amazon pump is working great for you!

[@BadAcidd]

@@SweetAdventures anything that has a oil-less motor means it's air cooled. So you have to be aware of the different tolerances

[@toads_ride845]

Can u post a link to the one u bought for $60 plze

[@beardedaussiehunter6135]

I used the same pump from Dewalt over the weekend. And was unpleasantly shocked at the time it took to inflate. Me and the family have 4 SUP’s so you can imagine how disappointed I was at the time it took to fill. We ended up using the high flow pump to fill as best as possible and then using a double action pump the rest of the way. Still exhausted…. Back to the drawing board

[@SweetAdventures]

The Dewalts are super slow at this! Certainly not a speed option! If you want a dedicated pump, they tend to do a bit better. I reviewed the shark and whale pump by outdoor master in another video, they have some nice features

[@chrisw429]

I've also been messing around with this inflator. Leaning towards just using the Dewalt to inflate it with the high volume hose for 2.4 minutes and just using the hand pump to finish it off. Better to do that than wait 32 minutes using the schrader valve

[@SweetAdventures]

I’d be curious to hear how long it take you to finish it off with the hand pump! I honestly haven’t used the hand pump yet. I will say second time around I did it in a few minutes less, believe mine was leaking in the video, hence the broken paddle board.

[@jimlemke3658]

Depends how good of physical shape you're in. The last 3 or 4 PSI can be pretty grueling. I got the pump for my wife, when I'm not there to help her get it to 15.

[@jay-fl4pv]

1st part of hand pump is very easy. Only 4~17psi is hard part. So why even use e.pump. if like e.pump. get 4wd tire pump with air reserve tank or potable air compressor with air tank. I hand pump till 1psi then compressor pump. Take me under 4min with min work out

[@stevewilliams4777]

Amazing how difficult these things are to inflate

[@stevewilliams4777]

UPDATE I successfully inflated my paddle board in about 20 minutes. The high volume setting fills it in about 2 minutes maybe 3. I then used a valve adapter with the high pressure/tire inflator setting. This took awhile but it did work. Did not notice any overheating or other issues.

[@sillyentz]

Is it possible to connect the inflator to the hand pump intake and then once the board is full but needs more pressure then turn off dewalt and finish it off with the hand pump?

[@SweetAdventures]

It might be! I did not try this. In fact I have never used the hand pump!

[@kenneth0795]

For me, I use a ryobi pump to get as much air as possible then hand pump to finish off to 15psi. Takes less than 10 mins from start to finish. The pump adapter to get to higher psi is so slow its bot worth it.

[@SweetAdventures]

Thanks for the reply! Glad you found a method that works for you!

[@edevans5991]

This is exactly what I do with my inflatable kayak and plan to do with my inflatable sailboat. I find that getting the basic level of inflation is the most tiring.

[@stevemaston5418]

I used the same dewalt pump on my Red paddle co Ride 10.6 It worked but took almost 30 minutes.

[@SweetAdventures]

Sounds like it may be pretty consistent across the board (haha) then. I still stick by my current assessment that beats pumping by hand. If you’re looking for a faster way to do it with a pump, check out our shark pump review, it does it in 9 minutes! I also discovered they have a battery version. 15% off code for that company on that video as well👍👍

[@mouf406]

Thank you so much for this!

[@SweetAdventures]

You are very welcome, glad it could help! I’ll be uploading a video soon of a faster way to do it, just not with a Dewalt

[@eskimofo9i6]

Were you using the High Volume Air Pressure Setting then use the Tire Pressure setting to finish it off?

[@SweetAdventures]

That is correct!

[@CaptureYouVideo]

35 mins later - one board, 1 hour for 2 boards, + the kids extra board - far out, we're all ready to go back home now. lol -

[@SweetAdventures]

Haha

[@cheffe55]

I went through the same thing. I love the dewalt inflator for everything but this. I ended up hand pumping for adding pressure. The separate inflator I bought from the company I bought my paddle board from is ok but needs power from my car. Still don't have my ideal solution.

[@SweetAdventures]

Thanks for your comment! I agree. Dewalt is not for this. I tried some of the standalone sup pumps, and they certainly work better! I did a review of two of them from outdoor master

[@Original_Waterboy]

I am curious if there would be different with a larger battery.

[@SweetAdventures]

You might see a little difference, this was with a 4ah battery. I think most of the issue lies in the limitation of the inflator itself!

[@babycham9521]

Do you have the link for the blower attachment for the 18 v blower

[@SweetAdventures]

I wish I did, sorry

[@brianpark3102]

Hey so there is an Amazon grey pump 2 stage 70 bucks only 7 minute pump time.

[@SweetAdventures]

Thanks for sharing! I’d be curious to hear how it holds up long term? Hopefully it holds up! My personal experience with paddle boards recently is that the cheapest isn’t necessarily the best.

[@jorbedo]

That's a lot, I use the isle pump and inflates a 11.6 x 36" x 6" flat to full 15psi in 14:00. A full 15' x 55" x 8" megalodon on 28:00. I will try the leaf blower first, then the pump to see if I can lower the times. The big variable is cfm, "volume".

[@SweetAdventures]

It is absolutely not the fastest method!

[@jorbedo]

@@SweetAdventures the fastest is the air compressor video. 1:30 for a 10'.

[@microgreensgrower3946]

I have the Dewalt pump so was excited to see how it would work for me but after watching the video I'm not impressed at all. At 68 years young I don't mind the hand pump action - consider it a great workout for the arms and heart!

[@SweetAdventures]

It is certainly not the fastest option! Great pump for tires and other things though

[@jaynesjunction]

Doesn’t work for me - the corrugated pipe is reversed threaded. Did they change something?

[@SweetAdventures]

It’s possible! I know that the one I have has a pretty rigid tubes and a friends one was way more flexible

[@jaynesjunction]

@@SweetAdventures - Yes, your pictures show larger spacing than my hose

[@danholmes8338]

Thumbs down for Dewalt inflator 😢 I have one too that works great with car and bike tyres but struggles like mad with paddle boards?

[@jay-fl4pv]

I use portable pump with tank. I got AEG battery powered pump with tank. while it filling up tank I start hand pump for 2 min and 2min on AEG.

[@SweetAdventures]

Nice! Do you still consider that portable? I now use the Shark pump (link in description) it seems to be a great dedicated pump

[@jay-fl4pv]

Industrial grade portable pump with tank and 4wd pump like ARB with air tank Does the job. Hand pump until 1psi then use compressed air from tank while compressor is running. Will take no more then 5min with min work out. I am going fill up at home with big compressor and put on top of roof rack for this weekend, it will take me about 8min for 2 paddle board.

[@SweetAdventures]

8 minutes for 2 boards?! That’s incredible! Thanks for sharing your process. We noticed all our compressor options were a bit slower at elevation(~7000’) I would imagine a preffilled tank would work great to help greatly at elevation as well.

[@cameranmanner4701]

I use ryobi inflater with the hand pump 7mins done

[@SweetAdventures]

That’s impressive! I would assume you use the hand pump to finish it off or do use the hand pump in the beginning? I’m not familiar with the Ryobi tool, but I would assume it has the same high volume and high pressure systems?

[@cameranmanner4701]

@@SweetAdventures I use the hand pump to top off the board as the Ryobi does not have enough pressure to get up to 5psi. Since the inflator runs for 90 to 120 seconds it leaves me with 5 or 6 mins to fully inflate. I do put up a good sweat, but 30 mins is a lot of missed SUP time in the water.

[@SweetAdventures]

I hear that! Yes, a lot to do in 30 minutes! We’ve switched to a shark pump, does it fully in about 9 minutes. Checkout our video review on it

[@franknotzappa]

Is that the hand held one? I was interested in buying one so I don't have to manually pump the whole thing every time.

[@cameranmanner4701]

@@franknotzappa if u don't like to manually pump. Buy a 2 stage sup inflator. Either the 12v or the battery operated. For me to the use the ryobi 18v inflator (2min) and hand pump for 6min is exhausting. I did not factor in the hot weather. Heat slows you down. I did my original times indoors,.much easier. Also if you have 2 boards, there is no way I can hand inflate in 6m, more like 10-12m for second board.

[@Itsugo]

This left me speechless, this pump works perfectly with my car tires ~40psi, and my road bike ~90psi, why does it struggle with 15psi?

[@Itsugo]

I guess I’ll answer my own question, it probably has to do with the volume of air it needs to push in to maintain pressure.

[@SweetAdventures]

I think your answer is spot on! The inflator tool takes a long time on my F350 and 42’ fifth wheel tires. Both have a wide footprint and are 18” tire @ 80 & 16” @ 100 psi. A great tool, just not created for large volume applications! The goal of my video was to show “how” to do it. Not the best method. I was sitting one day wondering if the tool could work 🤔

[@Itsugo]

@@SweetAdventures I have a request/question, since most iSUP inflators are plugged in to the car’s 12v outlet and inflate to 15psi in ~10-15min, would it be faster if you do the same? I’m wondering because I noticed you we’re using a small battery. I, myself, have noticed weaker air output with my 3AH vs when I use a 6AH batteries, would direct to the 12v outlet be any different you think?

[@SweetAdventures]

@itsugo it’s certainly possible it would be faster plugged into the car! I will consider (in warmer weather) trying it again plugged into the car. Although personally I didn’t feel it struggled with the smaller battery

[@imjustadriver2820]

I don’t think it’s the dewalt because that thing can pump car tires no problem , I think it’s the adapter that’s not pushing enough air out for some reason? I got the adapter for 3psi needed for my inflatable boat but was just disappointed… anybody have link to a pump that works please?

[@SweetAdventures]

I think the issue with the pump is that it just can’t do the volume needed quickly. This pump I reviewed in another video has a dual stage pump and auto switches. It might be a good option for you! Fastest Way To Inflate Stand Up Paddleboard On the Go - Shark II Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5fbZ4ePYt1qhLs

[@yournumberonepal]

32 minutes is a LONG time, I bought a single stage inflator and it will do the job in less than 15 minutes and I know the dual stage ones tend to be faster and will finish in under 10 minutes.

[@SweetAdventures]

Yes it is. Very very long.

[@chaverria]

32 min! Means it will take me over an hour for 2 boards! I don’t think so. I can hand pump in 6min 30 sec. I was about to buy the compressor but not now!

[@SweetAdventures]

Haha for real. It’s not fast for sure. The dedicated pumps are much quicker. I’ve reviewed two of them in other videos that do it in around 10 min. Enjoy your paddling!

[@FreshCityVentures]

Ya but I can drink about 4-6 Whiteclaw in that hour. That’s how I look at it when I’m camping. 🤘🏼

[@Mark--Todd]

At 62 I still prefer the hand pump

[@SweetAdventures]

💪🏽💪🏽

[@Mark--Todd]

@@SweetAdventures hahahaha I don't think so. But I quite enjoy the mini work out.

[@PeaceUnderWater]

Yikes... I was thinking I made a mistake getting the "whale" but it only takes 10 mins a board , 11x33 at 15 psi.. still am going to play with other brands . Good to have at least one back up... But this one was disappointing to watch

[@SweetAdventures]

For real. This Dewalt was not meant for this application. But it can be done! I also have the whale, I like it!

[@colomacountry]

Totally agree with ppl, i use my 10 dollar air pump i plug into the car DC. Then finish off with my hand pump. Takes about 5 minutes vs. spending 150 dollars and 35 minutes of your life. Let's face it..the technology is just not there yet with these portable inflators...they all suck!

[@SweetAdventures]

Glad you found something that works for you. I think my goal was to show how to do it with the inflator tool. It’s definitely not the best method. The dedicated sup pumps are actually much better and can do it in ~10 min. I did a couple videos showing a plug-in one and a battery one. They both work great!

[@petarpetrovic257]

Where did you find this adapter for 10usd pump to sup board?

[@willp2003]

I can hand pump to 15 psi in about 10 mins so definitely not worth it. Thanks for testing it though

[@SweetAdventures]

I hear you! Everyone seems to have a different take on it. I personally made a sandwich in that time, haha. I did another video using a dedicated SUP pump, did it in 9 minutes.

[@Kevin-tx4qp]

i pump by hand. 8 minutes

[@SweetAdventures]

Impressive!

[@scottaucutt7262]

I guess it would be a good option if it didn't take so long but really not worth the time. My wife and I can use the manual pumps that came with our paddleboards and have them ready in 5 - 10 minutes. I don't understand all the complaining, it really isn't that difficult to pump these things up manually. I have a large river SUP that has 3 separate air compartments and I can have it fully filled in less than ten minutes. I suppose using an electric pump would be nice if it didn't take so much longer but most of the reviews I've seen from these small compressors - even the ones made specifically for SUPs - seem to take longer than just doing it manually. Yeah, it takes some physical effort, but isn't that part of the sport? Also: it only took a couple of minutes using the Dewalt pump to get it mostly filled. It seems like the way to go is to use that for most of the volume, then use the hand pump to finish it off. That would be much quicker.

[@SweetAdventures]

Definitely solid points! My goal with this video was just to show how to do it with the Dewalt pump. It works, just very slowly! The standalone pumps are better in my opinion, but still take ~10 +min.

[@zurfer11]

Conclusion: It took you 34 minutes to screw up your board. You need to buy an electric pump that is made specially for inflating isups. Once they reach the desired pressure it will stop. I got a 14 feet isup and it takes 17 minutes to reach the selected psi.

[@SweetAdventures]

Hi, thanks for commenting. What makes you think I messed up my board doing this? Isn’t 14psi the same regardless of the inflation method? The Dewalt tool stops at the desired Psi. It was an issue with the seal from the manufacturer. I returned that one, twice actually. My goal was to show how to use the inflator tool that I carry to do the job. I did end up getting one specifically designed for Sups and will be releasing that video soon. Do you have a board and/or pump that you’d recommend? Just posted a new video with a decimated inflator doing it @9 min

[@netposerx]

@@SweetAdventures Agreed. I have a cheap Amazon 12V pump that has a small hose since it's designed to pump up tires. I purchased a SUP High Pressure inflator valve. (Shrader valve to Halkey Roberts valve). I initially use my hand pump to put a lot of air in the SUP then I let the 12v pump got for around 20 minutes to get my SUP to 18-20 psi. The pump has a digital display and it's easy to set the max psi so it will stop inflating. The extra 20 minutes is my time to gather up everything I need to my adventure.

[@jimlemke3658]

Took us a few minutes less.. Same 2 connectors, same method, same size board.

[@SweetAdventures]

Thanks for commenting! I received my replacement yesterday and shot a new video doing it and saved a few minutes. I think in this first video it was leaking the whole time through the valve and that’s why it took longer and ultimately broke. I still think it beats doing it by hand!

[@user-pt3cp3rd2l]

SUP paddle board air pump electric car DC pump surfboard air bed rubber boat pressurized automatic pump. With this pump, the two paddle boards are fully charged to 13 PSI in 10 minutes. Dewalt is so disappointing. In 30 minutes... Of course, there are pros and cons of wireless and wired, but you can take a nap in 30 minutes.

[@SweetAdventures]

Impressive, thanks for sharing! There are certainly faster options out there. My point with this video was to show how to do it with the Dewalt. I made another video with the shark pump, it did it in about 9 minutes.

[@ellechero1082]

I tried the same and gave up. So basically. You shouldn't do it

[@SweetAdventures]

Gave up because of time? Or did yours break too? My new one comes in this week, so I plan to try it again