Advanced Elements AE1062 - Manual (Page 5)

as a freezing winter in an unheated shed, over such an extended amount of time can prematurely wear out the
materials that the SUP are made of.
3. Do not leave your SUP inflated in direct sunlight for long periods of time, unless it is in the water. Hot air
expands, so with this, if you leave your SUP on the beach or on the pavement in a parking lot fully inflated for a
long period of time, the air inside the SUP will expand and cause over inflation, damaging your paddleboard. If
you leave your SUP out in the sun for a long time, just let about half of the pressure out and then re-inflate when
you are ready to go back out.
6 Repairs
6.1 Repairing Small Punctures and Cuts
1. Cut a rounded patch at lease ¼” or ½” larger than the hole or cut.
2. Clean the area where the patch will be placed with water and/or mild soap.
3. Make sure all surfaces are dry.
4. In a well ventilated area, spread a thin layer of glue on both the patch and on the damaged area. Let it sit for
three to five minutes or until tacky.
5. Apply the patch and allow twelve hours for the glue to dry completely.
6.2 Repairing Pinholes
1. Inflate the SUP and locate the pinhole by sponging soapy water over the paddleboard until you see air bubbles.
Mark the location of the pinhole.
2. Deflate the SUP and dry the affected area. Apply a drop of glue to the pinhole.
3. Allow the glue to dry completely, approx. twelve hours.
4. Do not inflate the SUP for at least twelve hours.
7 Paddling Basics and Do’s and Don’ts
7.1 StandUp Paddling Basics
1. Make sure that your Lotus YSUP™ is fully inflated. It should be nearly rock hard and when standing on the SUP
in the water is should not bend. Your paddleboard will flex with your weight, but it should not bend to the point
of creating a crease.
2. If you are paddling in open water, such as a lake or the ocean, make sure that you use an ankle leash. If you fall
off, your board could be swept away from you, leaving you stranded. An ankle leash will keep this from
happening.
3. If you are paddling a river, do not use an ankle leash. This could be very dangerous because if you fall off, your
board could pull you under the water as it continues down the river. Also, an ankle leash could get caught on
items under the water and pull you off of your board as you are riding down the river.
4. Be careful in windy conditions. Because you are completely above the water, strong winds can greatly affect you
and could push you around.
5. Never leave your board, even if you lose your paddle. You can still paddle your board with your hands, which is
easier than trying to swim back to shore. Also, if the wind was to pick up, your board will blow away from you
faster than you can swim to it. This is why an ankle leash is so important.
6. Foot Position: You should stand in the middle of the board when paddling. When on flat water, stand with your
feet about shoulder width apart and face forward. If you are in choppy water, you want to take more of a
surfer’s stance with your dominant foot facing forward. Your feet are not glued to the board, make sure to get