What PSI Really Does To Your Board | Sea Gods Stand Up Paddle Boards

[@SirTE0]

I've been practicing this sport for years and the perfect PSI (to me), in summer, is 13psi (the sun can easily raise the pressure to 14psi after 30 minutes). No need to go further since it changes nothing in speed or stability for 99% of people (I made lots of tests about it).

[@andreamccorkell6197]

Thanks for continuing to educate us fellow paddlers. I appreciate the learnings, for performance and for safety.

[@seagodsstanduppaddleboards7252]

No Problem!

[@elizabethpalumbo6516]

Thank you so much for showing that a little down makes a big difference. I inflated my board (another brand) and when I took out the electric inflator I didn't have my plug right and lost some air and I couldn't reconnect my inflator fast enough to pump it up again before a race I did. I am not a racer in the first place, but I am strong and now I know why I struggled even more (since the board I was using was totally not appropriate). I was paddling like Hell....so between my board type and PSI I was down....no wonder why I struggled for the 3.5 miles. LOL!

[@seagodsstanduppaddleboards7252]

Inflation pressure makes a HUUUUGE difference in board efficiency as does paddle stoke, stance, and even fin position.

[@stevensmith1911]

Terrific video. Informative!! I add air after my first 20 minutes on the water to adjust for the water temperatures effect on board air pressure.

[@seagodsstanduppaddleboards7252]

Not a bad idea. I find between the sun's heat and the water temp we don't experience that much of a pressure difference.

[@AirOnTheWater]

Quite interesting! Good demo and creative idea for a video!

[@seagodsstanduppaddleboards7252]

Thanks! I am honestly still surprised that I could stand on the Coleman.

[@pmkrk9985]

Beautifull graphics on your SUP!!

[@yorkshirecoastadventures1657]

Interesting. I went isuping with my 10yro in windy conditions and we have identical boards. Hers was 11psi and my board was 14psi. The difference was noticeable on the bank.Hers kept getting picked up in the wind but mine was just rocking. Clearly a weight difference.

[@seagodsstanduppaddleboards7252]

Yes wind can have a major effect on board performance. Especially if it is a side wind. Typically 6kn or less is good wind conditions for beginners.

[@senthilkumarmuniappan2537]

This really helps a lot for a first timer like me.

[@seagodsstanduppaddleboards7252]

Happy to help. Hit up our contact page if you have any SUP related questions.

[@Monteiro75]

Thank u for sharing, I'm new doing SUP , this was very important to me

[@KashShots]

I don't usually comment, but I couldn't resist 4:20 that's what she said

[@Fomites]

I love the non-horizon.

[@chezarctica7386]

Typical Vancouver day ;)

[@herbmanning8348]

Too bad that most manual SUP pumps take something like 200+ pump strokes to increase just a few more pounds of pressure. I think most people hit around 12psi and quit there since they are exhausted.

[@seagodsstanduppaddleboards7252]

Hey there Herb! We like to Call it 4minute Fitness. A person at the same physical fitness as Ryan in the video here can inflate a board in about 4 minutes with the single chamber pump. Even less with the 2 chamber pump. Or skip the fitness altogether and go with the electric/battery pump and have it inflated to 16psi in about 10 minutes.

[@joelface]

@@seagodsstanduppaddleboards7252 I'm considering buying a car-battery-powered pump after realizing I was a little hesitant to bring out my SUP because of the extra work of pumping it up. Having it pull out the last bit of air before putting it away also seems like a nice bonus.

[@vjr5261]

Yup

[@zigarten]

​@joelface their pump only goes to 16. Heads up.

[@joelface]

@@zigarten Thanks. I ended up buying Swonder Seawolf pump off of Amazon. I've used it to both inflate and deflate my board. The only issue is I used it on a friend's older van and it seemed to damage one of the cigarette lighters when the board was just about full. The machine suddenly turned off and would only work when we plugged it into another one. Not sure what the deal was with that. I actually had the pump only going to 16 anyways, also, so I don't know if it goes higher or not.

[@Tsinepanos]

In hot climates, where temperatures can reach around 40°C, is it advisable to set the sup pressure below the recommended PSI to account for heat buildup from sun exposure?

[@andrewsoebroto2832]

Hi, sorry what pfd is that you are wearing? Great low profile. Please let me know thanks

[@seagodsstanduppaddleboards7252]

No worries! It is the Mustang Survival Khimera, dual floatation PFD. THing is super comfortable with 4-way stretch material. Link for it here seagods.ca/products/khimera-dual-flotation-pfd?ToPasteBoard&

[@orcafinn]

but my board can't be inflated over 10psi because the valve is dodgy. I've no idea where the tool has gone to adjust the valve.

[@howardc3685]

Question , if desirable stiffness is achieved at say, 12+ PSI, then looking at your comparison you have more "waterline" (board length touching water) at 12PSI vs 20PSI. Because of the rocker as with most boards, the fact that you sink abit more would yield more waterline... isnt it? So in THIS case, wouldn't the 12 PSI actually be faster..?

[@seagodsstanduppaddleboards7252]

More waterline maybe but it is not if a great pattern along the line of the board. I think an even waterline is better than a waterline that is high on the rails in the center and lower on the rails at the bow and stern.

[@billf9847]

The boards I get say anywhere between 12 and 14 I wouldn’t go any higher than 17

[@KmanRuffian]

What gauge are you using?

[@Chinhnguyen0497]

it is 1 layer board?

[@ewganhoff]

Wow. That board still has nearly nearly zero flex at very low psi. Some of the budget boards seem to have more flex at 15psi than a Sea Gods at 5psi.😅 You can really see where the extra money goes. I'm about to buy a lower end, dual chamber touring sup as my first board, but I can see myself trading up to something like this if I really fall in love with the sport. Thanks for the vid.❤

[@seagodsstanduppaddleboards7252]

No problem. Hit up our contact page if you have any questions.