SUP Setup & Video Tutorials

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These tutorials cover Ripple, Meander and Rapids. Watch the video for your series and check your supplied kit before you begin.

From bag to board, step by step.

Tap a step to open it as you go. This checklist covers Ripple, Meander and Rapids. Follow your exact model’s manual for pressure, accessories and safety guidance.

1. 1Step 1: Unroll your SUP

   Take out the board, pump, paddle and accessories. Unroll the SUP on a clean surface.

2. 2Step 2: Set the valve to inflate mode

   Remove the valve cap. Ensure the pin is in inflate mode; press and twist to switch if needed.

   Inflating with the valve in deflate mode causes air to escape.

3. 3Step 3: Attach the pump hose

   Connect the pump hose to the board valve and twist clockwise to secure. Attach the other end to the pump’s inflate port.

4. 4Step 4: Start in high-capacity mode

   For the dual-action pump shown in these tutorials, keep the center cap on for double-action mode. Air is pumped on both the up and down strokes. Continue until the up stroke becomes difficult.

   The gauge may not show pressure until around 3 PSI. Pump designs can vary; check the instructions for your supplied pump.

5. 5Step 5: Switch to high-pressure mode

   For the pump shown, remove the center cap for single-action mode, which pumps air on the down stroke. Follow the recommended pressure on your exact board’s label and in its manual.

   For Ripple, Meander and Rapids, inflate to the pressure specified in your manual and do not exceed 15 PSI. Follow the manual’s guidance for sunlight and high temperatures.

6. 6Step 6: Detach the hose and close the valve

   Twist the hose counterclockwise 90° and remove it. Replace the valve cap promptly. A small burst of air may occur when disconnecting.

   Disconnect promptly to minimize air loss.

7. 7Step 7: Attach the leash

   Follow your model’s instructions. Thread the leash’s small loop through the rear D-ring, then double it back through itself as shown in the tutorial.

   Check that the attachment is secure and follow the safety guidance in your model’s manual.

8. 8Step 8: Install and secure the fins

   Flip the board over. Slide each fin into its fin box with the pointed end facing the rear, then secure the locking clip. Check the fin configuration supplied with your exact model.

   Ripple and Meander use three fins; Rapids uses one. Confirm the configuration supplied with your model. Avoid placing weight on fins when moving or setting down the board.

9. 9Step 9: Assemble and adjust the paddle

   Connect the paddle parts and make sure each spring tab or lever locks into place. Adjust the paddle to your height, then lock the levers.

   If a lever is loose, unlock it, tighten clockwise and lock it again. On Rapids kits supplied with an extra blade, use it for kayak-paddle conversion. Confirm the parts supplied with your model.