HONU Airlie User manual

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WELCOME TO HONU
PARTS & ACCESSORIES
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, CLAIM WAIVER
AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT
ARBITRATION
BINDING EFFECT OF AGREEMENT
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
WARNING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
BOARD CARE
INFLATION & DEFLATION
UNPACKING & INFLATING YOUR BOARD
INSTALLING THE FINS
JOIN THE ADVENTURE
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HONU EVOLUTION SERIES PADDLE BOARDS
WELCOME TO HONU
Congratulations on your purchase.
Honu boards are constructed using the most advanced materials and methods available today.
Please take the time to read through this manual carefully to ensure you get the most from
your board, stay safe and have a fun out on the water.
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HONU PADDLE BOARDS
ARE COVERED BY OUR
2+2 TOTAL CARE
WARRANTY.

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PARTS & ACCESSORIES
Every Honu board comes with essential parts and accessors that like our boards have been
manufactured to the highest possible standards.
product
manual
Repair
Kit

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RELEASE OF LIABILITY, CLAIM WAIVER
AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT
Release and Waiver of Claims Agreement
In consideration of your use of this product, you hereby agree to the following, to the fullest extent
permitted by law:
1. To waive any and all claims that you have or may in the future have against Honu Board Co, or any of its
subsidiaries or agents, resulting from use of this product and any of its components; and
2. To release Honu Board Co, or any of its subsidiaries or agents from any and all liability from any loss,
damage, injury or expense that you or any users of this product may suffer, or that your next of kin may
suffer, as a result of the use of this product, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence or breach
of contract on the part of Honu Board Co, or any of its subsidiaries or agents, in the design or manufacture
of this product.
ARBITRATION
In further consideration of the sale to you of this product and any of its components, you hereby agree to
submit to binding arbitration any and all claims, which you believe you may have against Honu Board Co, or
any of its subsidiaries or agents, arising from the use of any of the Honu Board Co products. The arbitration
shall be pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Arbitration shall be commenced within one (1) year from the date on which any alleged claim first arose.
Further, the arbitration shall be held in Maui, Hawaii unless otherwise mutually agreed to by all parties. The
submission to the American Arbitration Association shall be limited and the arbitration award may be
enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction.
BINDING EFFECT OF AGREEMENT
In the event of your death or incapacity, this Agreement shall be effective and binding upon your heirs, next
of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
In entering into this Agreement, you are not relying upon any oral or written representations other than
what is set forth in this agreement and User’s Guide.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
By purchasing, using and assembling this product, you are agreeing to:
1. Be bound to the terms set forth below; and
2. Require anyone using this product to be bound by such terms.
If you are unwilling to be bound by these terms, return this product before use for a full refund.

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WARNING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
General Warnings:
1. Stand-up Paddling is a dangerous sport.
Use of this product exposes the user to unexpected risks, dangers and hazards.
2. Always use extreme caution when using this product. Never act in a careless manner when using this
product. Misuse of this product may result in serious injury or death.
3. Only use this product if you are in good physical health, and know how to swim.
4. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others around you when using this product.
5. If you are under the age of 18, you must have a legal guardian read these warnings and safety
precautions. Do not use this product without adult supervision.
6. Do not use this product if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medications.
Important Safety Rules:
1. Before using this product, the user should take lessons from a certified school. This product should not
be used by anyone who is not experienced with stand-up paddling.
2. Always wear a Coast Guard Approved personal flotation device when using this product. This product is
not a personal flotation device.
3. Never use this product without a proper surf leash. A loose stand-up board in the water is extremely
dangerous to you, and everyone around you. Failure to use a surf leash may result in serious injury or death.
4. Examine your surf leash after each use, and replace it if you see any sign of wear.
5. Always wear a helmet and booties when using this product.
6. Always paddle with an experienced partner when using this product.
Weather Condition & Location Warnings:
1. Always observe Coast Guard rules and regulations when using this product.
2. Never use this product in offshore wind conditions.
3. Never use this product in more than 10 knots of wind. Using this product in windy conditions may result
in serious injury or death.
4. Use caution when carrying this product. Carrying the board in windy conditions may result in serious
injury to yourself and others around you.
5. Never use this product in thunderstorms and lightning conditions.
6. Never use this product in conditions that are beyond your ability (such as, but not limited to, high surf,
riptides, currents, or river rapids).
7. Never use this product near other boat traffic, or watercrafts. 8. Never use this product near crowded
beaches or waters.
Use of this product and any of its components involves certain inherent risks, dangers and hazards, which
can result in serious personal injury and death. In using this product you freely agree to assume and accept
any and all known and unknown risks of injury while using this equipment. The risks inherent in the sport
can be greatly reduced by abiding to the Warning and Safety Precautions listed in this User Guide and using
common sense.

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BOARD CARE
IMPORTANT
DO NOT LEAVE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT
☼Damage resulting from heat is not covered by manufactures warranty!! Never
leave your paddle board exposed to direct sunlight when out of the water. Always
keep in the shade when not in the water. If you must expose your board to direct
sunlight when not in use depressurise the board to less than 10 PSI.
RECOMMENDED PRESSURES
Follow the recommended pressures for each board. Do not over inflate under any
circumstance. Minimum pressures are suitable for most board use with the
maximum pressures set to achieve the most performance. DO NOT EXCEED
THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE.
TIPS FOR TRANSPORTING
This inflatable board is designed to be compact for convenient storage & travel.
Due to a lack of weight when inflated, they should not be transported on the roof
of a vehicle.
BOARD MAINTENANCE
Sun, sand and saltwater will degrade any man-made material over time. Rinse off
sand and saltwater deposits from your paddle board with fresh water and store in
a cool, dry environment after each use.

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INFLATION & DEFLATION
INNER VALVE POSITIONING
INFLATION
RECOMMENDED PRESSURES
The inner valce will prevent air from
escaping when disengaged (”UP” position).
BOARD DEFLATION
Open valve cover
Depress inner valve and twist to lock
in the open or “down” position.
Allow air to freely escape board
beginning at the nose, tightly roll up
the board to force remaining air
through the air valve.
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Fasten air hose to pump.
Locate the air valve on the board deck
Open valve cover.
Make sure the inner valve is disengaged in
the "UP"position
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Connect air hose to air valve.
Inflate board to recommended pressure
Disconnect air hose from valve. Inner valve
will prevent air from escaping when
disengaged in the "UP"position.
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BOARD MODEL MINIMUM MAXIMUM NOT IN USE
Airlie
Bondi
Byron
Sorrento
15 PSI
16 PSI
16 PSI
16 PSI
18 PSI
20 PSI
20 PSI
20 PSI
<10 PSI
<10 PSI
<10 PSI
<10 PSI
For more detailed instruction including videos, visit: https://honuboards.zendesk.com
push-turn system
CLOSED
OPEN

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UNPACKING & INFLATING
YOUR BOARD
Unpack your board from its back and unroll
onto a flat surface. Sand or grass is best.
1Check that the valve is in the upper
position. (Closed). To check; push down on
the valve and turn left or right. The valve
can lock down or up. Down is open – Up is
closed.
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Connect the pump hose by pushing down
and twisting Clockwise. It should lock into
place. Note; this opens the valve to the
pump.
3Pump until you reach the desired pressure.
Minimum recommended pressures for fun
and recreation. Maximum recommended
for performance paddling.
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To release the pump hose, push down and
turn hose anti-clockwise. Note; a small
amount of air will release, but the valve
should close quickly itself.
5Replace the dust-cap on the valve. 6
15 PSI

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INSTALLING CENTRE FIN
With the board sitting upside down. Insert
the front of the fin first; lining up the pin
that is at the front with the slot in the
centre of the fin box. Slide the fin towards
the front of the fin box.
Gently push down on the back of the fin,
lining up the thumb-screw on the back side
with the threaded plate in the bottom of the
fin box.
Tighten up the fin screw until it is snug.
Finger tight only, and only tight enough that
it doesn’t move without being twisted.
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INSTALLING THRUSTER FINS
(BONDI ONLY)
With the board sitting upside down. Find
your 2x thruster fins, noting that the name
and logo goes on the outside of the board.
Curved surface on outside.
Visually check that the grub-screw is not
screwed into the tab boxes.
Place the fin into the fin box with the curved
edge facing forward; making sure the fin
tabs push into the box completely.
Using the fin key provided; gently tighten
up the thumb screws just enough so that
the fins don’t move when gently pulled. DO
NOT OVER TIGHTEN. EASY DOES IT!
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INSTALLING
THE FINS

The entire Honu team is thrilled to have you along
on the adventure. We have lots of exciting things for
you to look forward to including SUP guides, new
products launches and regular giveaways.
We'll also be posting loads of new blog and social
content about all things SUP on a regular basis. So
join in via one of the below pages as we would love
to see your adventures also.
At Honu, we strive to make some of the most
technologically advanced products in the industry
while reducing our environmental impact. We do
this by creating boards that are both durable and
minimise plastic, wherever possible. We hope that
Honu products can be used and enjoyed by people
of all ages, fitness levels, and abilities while
protecting the environment we love.
Hope to see you out on the water soon,
Mark Travers
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