Maintaining Your Paddleboard and Accessories
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Our expert SUP team at Red Paddle Co HQ take you through a variety of tips on how you can keep your board, pump and paddle in top condition. We’ve selected a few tips below but if you have a more specific question then we’d love to hear from you – we’re here to help.
How to adjust and assemble your paddle
Our paddles come in either fixed, vario (adjustable) or 3 piece and we often get asked how to assemble our three piece paddles and adjust the paddle length.
Here we demonstrate how to easily assemble each of the two systems to get the paddle length right for you.
How to fit your RSS battens
By looking at how and where a board flexes we have developed and patented the Rocker Stiffening System (RSS) to increase rigidity by up to 40%. It works by inserting stiffening battens along the rails of the board. The battens then work against the downward force of the rider to produce a stiffer board by preventing flex – similar to how a stringer works on a hard board. The stiffening battens are removable for easy board rolling and can be stored in the carry bag for transportation to and from the water.
How to pump
How to get your dog on a paddle board
Fins
We have tested every system currently available and even developed fin systems of our own to find the best solution. As a result we have employed two separate systems depending on the use of the board so that you get an authentic paddle boarding experience every time but with the ultimate convenience.
US fin box fins
US Box Fins originated in the surfing world where they are widely trusted to do a great job. A number of Red boards boast them, including the Elite boards. We use several different types of fin depending on the board. These fins are inserted after inflation and simply attached using a simple nut and bolt system. The fins are specially engineered to slice through the water and the Race fins have a 45% rake on them to ensure no weeds get caught which could slow you down.
Moulded iFins
Most boards in the Red Paddle Co range come with built-in fins - the high-performance iFin system. With moulded fins you don't need any tools, replacements or spares. They are specially designed to be ultra-durable and easy to pack away for transport. If ever they bend out of shape during storage or use is extremely easy to set tight. Simply pour hot water over the fins and reshape them by hand.
Click fins
Our Compact range of boards use a simple click fin system with a secondary screw for added security. The two off set fin boxes themselves are also compatible with standard FCS fins, so you can customise the feel of your board on the water.
Design for disassembly
Our in house team of design experts are constantly evolving how we approach production and design to reduce waste, adhesives and dyes. Our board production facility is now 100% waste free, our paper and card packaging is 100% recyclable and our boards are designed to last using MSL pressure lamination resulting in warranty rates of just 0.5% globally. On average it takes us 72 hours to make each and every Red Paddle Co board. Such is our dedication to detail all products, where possible are designed for disassembly using pure materials to allow for ongoing maintenance and improved recyclability.
