Introduction

Air bubbles can form under the surface of your inflatable SUP due to storage issues, temperature changes, or manufacturing defects. We will show you a quick solution on how to remove these bubbles to keep your board in good condition. Let’s get started!

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    • Locate the "bulky" area that needs to be fixed (red circle).

    • Prepare the area with all the tools needed for the repair.

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    • Use a syringe with a needle to puncture the air bubble.

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    • Fill the syringe with liquid glue and close tightly.

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    • Gently insert the syringe into the SUP and start to inject the glue.

    • Note: Follow the instructions of the glue used to know the exact drying time. In this example, we waited 10 minutes before moving forward to the next step.

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    • Use a hairdryer to dry the area.

    • Apply pressure with a heavy object.

    • Note: In this example, we used an 8 kg weight and left it overnight to set.

    • 🛠️🏆👏 Congratulations! The repair is complete, and you're ready to go!

Conclusion

In need of another repair? Don't worry! Check out our other guides to find quick solutions for your favourite clothing, footwear and equipment!

Ben Blischke

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