Gladiator Light 9'6 User manual

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USER GUIDE

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WELCOME
We have put this User Guide together to provide all of the
information that you need to get out on the water and have
a fantastic time with your inatable paddleboard. Gladiator
Paddleboards are a high quality product that will perform
well on the water and last for years. We are condent that, no
matter which of our boards you have chosen, you will have
a great time and love the freedom, adventure and fun that
paddleboarding oers.
We would love to hear how you have got on so please get
involved on social media; let us know where you’ve been
paddling, post some photos and join our World of SUP! We
are always here to help so if you have any questions at all
please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
THANK YOU FOR YOU RECENT PURCHASE FROM GLADIATOR
PADDLEBOARDS.
Ination P3
The Fin P5
Deation P6
Transportation & Storage P7
Board Maintenance P8
Your Paddle P10
SUP Safety P11
Customer Support P12
CONTENTS
Board
Bag
Maintenance Kit
Pump
3-Piece SUP Paddle
SUP Leash
IN THE BOX
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INFLATION
Unroll your board so
that it lays top-side
up.
Push the valve
button down and
give it a half twist....
this will pop it up
into the UP position.
Attach the pump
hose with a half
twist clockwise onto
the valve.
Begin pumping. For
best posture keep
a straight back and
bend your legs with
each pump stroke.
Remove the pump
hose with a half twist
anti-clockwise. Screw
on the valve cap.
Once you have taken the cap o the valve
with a half turn anti-clockwise you will
notice a spring loaded push-button. When
this is in the DOWN position air is able to
ow freely both in and out through the
valve. When it is in the UP position air
can only ow into the board. Change the
position of the button with either a push
and half twist or push and click.
THE VALVE
Over-Ination is not covered by
warranty so take the utmost care,
especially if using an air-compressor,
not to over inate the SUP. We
recommend that you inate your
SUP to 15-20psi (check valve for
details).

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THE PUMP & PUMP MAINTENANCE
The pump can be split into two dierent parts (the pump
and the hose) by screwing the ends together.
Your pump comes lubricated for smooth operation. If it
needs re-lubricating, please get in touch for instructions.
The pump has an air lter, which can be cleaned to maintain
maximum eciency.

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THE FINS
Now your board is inated, you’re nearly ready to hit the water. Let’s just get your n sorted.
US BOX FIN
Remove n bolt from n and
lightly screw the bolt into the
nut. Put the nut in the track at
the wide-point in the centre of
the n box and slide it towards
the front of the board using the
bolt. Remove the bolt.
Put the end of the n into the
track (the non-n bolt end).
Slide the n along the track
and line up the hole in the end
of the n with the nut. Screw
the bolt in by hand. At the end
of your session remove the
n by reversing this process
(be careful not to lose your n
bolt!). Store the n bolt in the
n.

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DEFLATION
Slide the board back
into the bag. Your
pump, n and three-
piece paddle can
also be carried in the
bag.
Remove the valve
cap by twisting anti-
clockwise.
Push the button
straight down and
then give it a half
twist anti- clockwise.
Be ready as the air
will pour out! The
half twist locks the
button down so that
air can freely ow
out of the board.
Once you can no
longer hear air
owing out of the
board, begin tightly
rolling from the
opposite end to the
valve. As you roll the
last of the air will
be forced out of the
board.
Remove the n.

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TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE
The beauty of Inatable SUPs is that they really are easy to transport and store. Follow these simple
pointers for a happy time with your SUP.
Try and avoid storing your board in direct sunlight
as it may result in fading of the colours on the board
over prolonged periods.
If you leave your board inated between sessions
attach your pump and check it is inated to the
correct pressure before you go on the water...
changes in the air temperature/pressure can have an
eect on the ination pressure of the board.
If on the beach on a hot day try to keep the board in
the shade to stop both the board pressure increasing
as the temperature rises and to help prevent UV
striation. If there’s no shade, then pop the board back
into the water to cool down at regular intervals.
We all know how hot a car can get, so if leaving your
SUP in the car or van, or strapping it to the roof, it is
important to release some air to reduce the pressure,
giving some expansion room.
When storing your board deated it is best to leave it
loosly rolled or unrolled.
Molded ns may bend over time when the board is
stored rolled up. These can be straightened using
heat. Place them in boiling water to soak for a few
minutes or use a hair dryer to heat them, before
bending them back to position.
Board, bag, pump and a three-piece paddle tend to
weigh under 20kg so you will be able to easily check
the kit on to most ights to take on holiday (to be
sure it would be worth weighing your packed bag and
checking with your airline before travelling).
STORING YOUR SUP OVER WINTER
It doesn’t matter whether you
store your paddleboard inated or
deated, there will be no damage
either way. If keeping it inated, we
recommend releasing a few PSI just
in case the area where you store your
board becomes too warm. You can
store you board inside the bag or not.
Leaving it deated over the winter
may cause some wrinkles in the
board depending on how tight you
role but these will pop out when your
board is re-inated.
We suggest you remove your ns
for winter storage and if you have
the glued-on n system these may
become slightly bent, this is easily
xed with some warm water. We
don’t tend to nd that boards go
moldy in winter but to be doubly
sure that this can’t happen just wash
with fresh water and either air dry or
wipe completely dry before rolling
and storing away. You can store your
board in a garage, shed or attic, we
do suggest the board isn’t stored any
where too cold or too hot though,
with good board storage between 4 -
40 degrees C.

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BOARD MAINTENANCE
THE BUMP
You may notice that the underside
of your board has a slight bulge
directly below the valve, and in the
case of boards with a windsurng
UJ attachment also point below this
point. This is absolutely normal and
nothing to worry about.
The board is constructed using drop-
stitch fabric which has thousands of
tiny threads running between the
top and bottom layers of the board.
There are fewer of these threads in
the position of the valve meaning a
slight bulge occurs on the under side
of the board. This will not aect the
performance or longevity of your
board.
If you need to repair your board use the repair patches
and glue that are included in your repair kit. Make sure
that you perform the repair in a well ventilated area
and avoid inhaling toxic vapours. Avoid contact with
skin and eyes and keep all repair material away from
children.
REPAIR
Make sure that the board is fully deated, dry and
lying at.
Cut a patch that is around 2 inches larger than the
tear on all sides.
Clean the area where the patch is to be placed using
a substance like acetone or alcohol.
Apply three thin coats of repair kit adhesive to both
the board and the patch, leave 5 minutes between
each coat.
Place the patch on the the board, rolling it on from
one end. It grips immediately so make sure that you
place it in the correct position. Use a hand roller to
rmly stick the patch down and to ensure an even
seal.
Wait 24 hours before re-inating the board.

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It is very easy to remove the valve on your
paddleboard to check its operation and replace
it if necessary.
VALVE REMOVAL
Use the valve removal tool that is provided
in your repair kit. Unscrew the cap of the
valve and then place the tool into the valve.
Turn anti-clockwise to unscrew the valve.
Once you’ve loosened it with the tool, you
can repace the cap and unscrew the valve
the rest of the way by hand.
Check that the rubber seal on your valve is
in the correct position and that the valve
opens and closes easily when you push the
button on the top side of the valve. If your
valve is broken please contact us to arrange
a replacement.
Replace the valve by turning clockwise by
hand at rst, then switching to the tool
to nish tightening it. Make sure that the
thread is properly aligned before tightening
and be careful not to over-tighten the valve.

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YOUR PADDLE
Your paddle comes in 3 pieces for easy
transportation. To put it together, open up
the clamps to allow the shaft sections to slide
in before closing the clamps again.If your
paddle has a pushpin on the shaft section,
make sure this clicks in place. Before setting
o on your adventure give the paddle a light
twist to make sure the clasps are tight and
the paddle isn’t twisting around on itself.
PADDLE HEIGHT
Adjust the paddle height so that it is
roughly 4-6 inches above your head.
Use this as a starting point and then
adjust it up or down depending on your
preference as you paddle.
Make sure you hold your
paddle the correct way round,
with the blade angled forwards
in front of you...
6 INCHES
INCORRECT
CORRECT
For touring / cruising: A longer
paddle height makes for nice long
gentle paddle strokes.
For surng / racing: A shorter
paddle height makes for short,
sharp, powerful strokes.
If your paddle needs tightening up, check whether the clasp
needs a tool or is tool-less. If you need a tool check your
maintenance kit. Keeping the shaft in and clasp closed tighten
the screw quarter of a turn at a time and check again. Do not
over tighten the clasp.
If your clasp is tool-less, open the clasp, take the shaft out,
whilst the clasp is in the open position gently twist once, place
the shaft back, close the clasp, check the tightness and repeat
the process until the shaft is tight. Don’t over tighten.

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SUP SAFETY
The most important thing when paddleboarding is to make sure that you are safe, so follow these pointers
to make sure that you and your family have an amazing time on the water!
Check your equipment before
you go on the water
Paddle with a friend, or at least
make sure somebody knows
where you’re going and when
you plan to be back
Take a way to contact people
e.g. a mobile phone in a dry bag
Always check the weather
forecast and tides
Be aware of the eect that tide
or river ow can have on your
paddling speed and build this
into your route plan... if it takes 1
hour to paddle down river it may
take 3 hours to paddle back up!
Dress appropriately for the
conditions. Wear a wetsuit /
drysuit when paddling in cold
water conditions to avoid the
risk of hypothermia or cold
water shock should you fall in
Always wear your leash, both on
at water and in waves. Should
you fall in tide, wind or waves
can separate you from your
board... the leash prevents this
Wear a buoyancy aid or personal
otation device
Attend a relevant rst aid course
so that you know how to look
after yourself and others
Do not go paddling if you are
under the inuence of alcohol,
drugs or medication Make sure you nd a spot with plenty of space - avoid
paddling in a busy line up
Always wear a surf leash
Only go out in conditions that are suitable for your ability
IN THE WAVES

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We hope that you have an amazing time on the water with your new paddleboard!
We’re always here to help, so if you ever have any questions about your kit or need any general advice then
please feel free to get in touch.
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