What is the best way to store paddle boards?
The best way to store a paddle board is off the ground on a rack. This rack can be installed either inside or outside your home but indoors is recommended, if possible. Otherwise, store your SUP in a garage or shed, to protect it from the elements.
Can I store my paddle board outside?
As a general rule of thumb, never store your paddle board outside for long periods of time. Always store your paddle board in a climate-controlled space between 40-100 degrees Fahrenheit. Remember to always wash and dry your board off after use before storing to avoid mold and a stinky paddle board.
How do I store items on SUP?
Store your deflated SUP lying flat Make sure it’s clean, dry and rolled or folded loosely. Then store your board in its backpack or bag so it’s laying on its side rather than upright or standing on the edges of the board where pressure points could form.
Can you transport a paddle board without roof rack?
You can still use a soft roof rack or DIY one. You can use your pickup bed for your paddle board. The best way to carry your SUP board in a pickup bed is with the tailgate down, then strap the board down flat in the bed. You may want to carry your board in a bag or pad under the board so it doesn’t get scratched up.
Should paddle boards be stored inflated?
LEAVING THE BOARD INFLATED The answer is yes you can BUT please store it away from the elements, in a cool area out of direct sunlight and ideally off the ground. All inflatable paddle boards will lose some air pressure over time if the board is left inflated day after day.
How long can you leave a SUP inflated?
If you keep your inflatable SUP inflated for months at a time it will start to slowly release air. This happens extremely slowly however. If for example you leave your SUP inflated for 10 months it may lose 1-2 PSI’s worth of air so nothing that can totally change the integrity of your inflatable paddle boards.
Is it OK to leave a SUP inflated?
How do you store a paddle board in an apartment?
Storing an Inflatable Paddle Board After deflating the inflatable paddle board it can be rolled up and placed into the bag. It is important to make sure that the paddle board is clean and dry so mold doesn’t develop in the bag. All the accessories like the pump, patch kits, paddles, etc. can be stored in the bag.
Is it OK to leave inflatable sup inflated?
How do you store SUP in a garage?
Your Paddleboard can be safely stared Indoors or outdoors, as long as you make sure you:
- Wash and dry it first.
- Remove any internal moisture (for inflatables)
- Keep it out of direct sunlight.
- Keep the SUP away from heat.
- Keep them off the ground.
How do you carry a paddleboard on a car?
Lean the board against the side of the car with the deck facing you and the fin at the front of the car. Grab the handle with one hand and the upper edge of the SUP in the other. Lift the board onto your knee and grab the other edge with the hand that was on the handle. Lift the board over your head.
How do you attach a paddleboard to a car?
Lay the paddle board face down (fins up) with the paddle board fin toward the windshield. Tighten the top straps. Grab the two hanging top straps at the front and back pads, pull them over the boards, and tighten them.
How to store a stand up paddle board?
Sunlight. Ultraviolet rays can discolor and damage the shell of your paddle board.
Which paddle board should I buy?
– Rider weight – determines volume of the board – Level of Experience – determines width and thickness – And the type of paddle boarding you intend to do – determines the type of board and length
How to secure paddle board?
Open your back doors. Both doors will need to be open because you’ll be attaching the strap inside of the car.
How to transport a stand up paddle board?
SUP Roof Rack. One of the best ways to get your paddle board from your home to your paddle board destination is a SUP roof rack for your vehicle.
