Jimmy Styks Scout Expedition User manual

OWNER’S GUIDE

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READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USING
YOUR STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD
DISREGARDING ANY OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE OWNER’S
MANUAL AND/OR ON THE PRODUCT MAY RESULT IN INJURY, INCLUDING THE POSSIBILITY OF DEATH.
- REVIEW THE WEIGHT CAPACITY LIMITATIONS OF THIS BOARD AND NEVER EXCEED IT. WWW.
JIMMYSTYKS.COM
- ALWAYS WEAR A COAST GUARD APPROVED PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD).
- NEVER GO PADDLEBOARDING IN SEVERE WEATHER OR WATER CONDITIONS THAT MIGHT AFFECT
YOUR ABILITY TO STEER THE BOARD OR RETURN TO SHORE.
- NEVER ALLOW MINORS TO USE THIS BOARD WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION.
- NEVER CONSUME ALCOHOL OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCES THAT MAY IMPAIR YOUR COORDINATION,
JUDGEMENT, OR ABILITY TO SAFELY PADDLE THE BOARD.
- NEVER USE THIS BOARD BEYOND YOUR SKILLS OR ABILITY.
- NEVER USE THIS PRODUCT AFTER SUNSET, BEFORE DAWN OR AT ANY TIME IN POOR LIGHTING.
- CHECK LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS REGARDING PROPER AND SAFE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
- NEVER LEAVE BOARD EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT WHEN OUT OF THE WATER.
- DO NOT STORE PADDLE BOARD IN A WET BOARD BAG FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.
- DO NOT LEAVE BOARD IN BAG UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
- TIGHTEN VENT CAP BEFORE TAKING BOARD INTO THE WATER.
- REGULARLY INSPECT VENT CAP O-RING FOR CRACKS, TEARS AND/OR DAMAGE BEFORE USE.
- FOR BEST VENTING, REPLACE YOUR CAP AND CAP SEAL ANNUALLY.
- REGISTER YOUR JIMMY STYKS®PADDLEBOARD ONLINE TO ACTIVATE PRODUCT WARRANTY.

SECTION 1
MODELS, FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES PAGES 4 - 13
SECTION 2
CARE AND MAINTENANCE PAGES 14 - 15
SECTION 3
JIMMY STYKS®VENTED HANDLE USE PAGES 16 - 19
SECTION 4
FINS AND INSTALLATION PAGES 20 - 21
SECTION 5
LEASH AND INSTALLATION PAGES 22 - 23
SECTION 6
PADDLES PAGES 24 - 25
PADDLE SIZING PAGES 26 - 27
SECTION 7
TRANSPORTATION TIPS PAGE 28
SECTION 8
LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION PAGE 29
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:
1-800-370-0745

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SECTION 1
FEATURES
CAMERA MOUNT
BUNGEE TIE-DOWN SYSTEM
SELF-BREATHING VENT
LEASH PLUG
FIN BOX/FCS STYLE PLUGS
PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER
RIDER SKILL
ENVIRONMENT
DURABILITY
PERFORMANCE
RIDER COMPATIBILITY
NOVICE PRO
FLATWATER SURF
FRAGILE RUGGED
STABLE AGILE
VOLUME
LIMIT
LITERS
221
270
POUNDS
SPECIFICATIONS
LENGTH
WIDTH
THICKNESSS
ROCKER (N)
ROCKER (T)
11’6” (351.5 CM)
32” (81 CM)
4.7” (12 CM)
5” (12.7 CM)
3” (7.6 CM)

MODELS, FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES
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A. 1X ADJUSTABLE LENGTH PADDLE
B. 1X STABILIZER FIN + HARDWARE
C. 1X SPARE VENT CAP
D. 1X 10 FT. COIL LEASH
E. 1X BOARD BAG
A. B.
C.
D.
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:
1-800-370-0745
*INCLUDED ACCESSORIES VARY BY RETAILER
E.

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SECTION 1
RIDER SKILL
ENVIRONMENT
DURABILITY
PERFORMANCE
RIDER COMPATIBILITY
NOVICE PRO
FLATWATER SURF
FRAGILE RUGGED
STABLE AGILE
VOLUME
LIMIT
LITERS
202
250
POUNDS
SPECIFICATIONS
LENGTH
WIDTH
THICKNESSS
ROCKER (N)
ROCKER (T)
11’4” (345 CM)
31” (79 CM)
4.7” (12 CM)
6.5” (16.6 CM)
3” (7.6 CM)
FEATURES
CAMERA MOUNT
SELF-BREATHING VENT
LEASH PLUG
FIN BOX/FCS STYLE PLUGS
PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER

MODELS, FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES
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QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:
1-800-370-0745
*INCLUDED ACCESSORIES VARY BY RETAILER
A. 1X ADJUSTABLE LENGTH PADDLE
B. 1X STABILIZER FIN + HARDWARE
C. 2X RAIL FINS + HARDWARE
D. 1X SPARE VENT CAP
E. 1X 10 FT. COIL LEASH
F. 1X BOARD BAG
A. B.
C.
D.
E.
F.

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SECTION 1
FEATURES
CAMERA MOUNT
SELF-BREATHING VENT
LEASH/UTILITY PLUG
FIN BOX/FCS STYLE PLUGS
PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER
RIDER SKILL
ENVIRONMENT
DURABILITY
PERFORMANCE
RIDER COMPATIBILITY
NOVICE PRO
FLATWATER SURF
FRAGILE RUGGED
STABLE AGILE
VOLUME
LIMIT
LITERS
205
255
POUNDS
SPECIFICATIONS
LENGTH
WIDTH
THICKNESSS
ROCKER (N)
ROCKER (T)
11’0” (335.3 CM)
31” (78.7 CM)
4.7” (11.9 CM)
5.5” (14 CM)
3” (7.6 CM)

MODELS, FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES
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A. 1X ADJUSTABLE LENGTH PADDLE
B. 1X STABILIZER FIN + HARDWARE
C. 2X RAIL FINS + HARDWARE
D. 1X SPARE VENT CAP
E. 1X 10 FT. COIL LEASH
F. 1X BOARD BAG
A. B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:
1-800-370-0745
*INCLUDED ACCESSORIES VARY BY RETAILER

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SECTION 1
RIDER SKILL
ENVIRONMENT
DURABILITY
PERFORMANCE
RIDER COMPATIBILITY
NOVICE PRO
FLATWATER SURF
FRAGILE RUGGED
STABLE AGILE
VOLUME
LIMIT
LITERS
297
350
POUNDS
SPECIFICATIONS
LENGTH
WIDTH
THICKNESSS
ROCKER (N)
ROCKER (T)
12’6” (381 CM)
32” (81.3 CM)
6.6” (16.8 CM)
5” (12.7CM)
3” (7.6 CM)
FEATURES
CAMERA MOUNT
BUNGEE TIE-DOWN SYSTEM
SELF-BREATHING VENT
LEASH/UTIITY PLUGS
FIN BOX/FCS STYLE PLUGS
PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER

MODELS, FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES
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A. 1X ADJUSTABLE LENGTH PADDLE
B. 1X STABILIZER FIN + HARDWARE
C. 1X SPARE VENT CAP
D. 1X 10 FT. COIL LEASH
E. 1X BOARD BAG
A. B.
C.
D.
E.
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:
1-800-370-0745
*INCLUDED ACCESSORIES VARY BY RETAILER

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SECTION 1
RIDER SKILL
ENVIRONMENT
DURABILITY
PERFORMANCE
RIDER COMPATIBILITY
NOVICE PRO
FLATWATER SURF
FRAGILE RUGGED
STABLE AGILE
VOLUME
LIMIT
LITERS
195
270
POUNDS
SPECIFICATIONS
LENGTH
WIDTH
THICKNESSS
ROCKER (N)
ROCKER (T)
11’0” (335 CM)
31” (78.8 CM)
4.8” (12.1 CM)
NA
NA
FEATURES
LEASH PLUG
FIN BOX/FCS STYLE PLUGS
PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER

MODELS, FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES
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A. 1X STANDARD PADDLE
B. 1X STABILIZER FIN + HARDWARE
C. 1X 11 FT. TOURING LEASH
A. B.
C.
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:
1-800-370-0745
*INCLUDED ACCESSORIES VARY BY RETAILER

Direct sunlight can damage a board if left exposed for a period of time. At approximately
74°C (165°F) all EPS foam begins to out-gas, become unstable and delaminate.
Delamination is characterized by a separation of the board’s core from the protective epoxy
skin. Delamination is a damage that is not repairable and should be avoided at all costs.
Keep your board in an area with good air ow and circulation. Leaving your board in a
vehicle during the day (closed or open) elevates the risk for delamination. Even on a mild
day at 21°C (mid-to-high 70°F), the inside of a car can reach 77°C (170° F), well above the
out-gas temperature threshold.
KEEP IN A WELL VENTILATED, SHADED
AREA WHEN NOT IN USE.
While the benets of a non-slip traction pad are obvious, they also increase the risk of
overheating and delamination. While in use, water owing over the deck helps to regulate
surface temperature. But when the deck traction pad is dry, the effects of heat absorption
are amplied when exposed to direct sunlight. In addition, traction pad colors may lose
vibrance over time due to the bleaching effects of the sun. If you must expose your board
to direct sunlight during transport or temporary storage, it is safest to keep the white
(bottom) facing up.
LIMIT EXPOSURE OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT TO
THE DECK AND TRACTION PAD.
DO NOT STORE YOUR BOARD IN A BOARD
BAG FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.
Board bags are intended for transportation protection, not full time storage. Prolonged
storage of a wet board in a wet board bag will have adverse effects on the nish of your
board, leading to the possibility of mold, and osmotic blisters. Storing your board in a board
bag is not the same as placing it in the shade. Board bags will collect heat and potentially
overheat your board.
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SECTION 2

OVERHEATING YOUR PADDLEBOARD
IS NOT COVERED BY JIMMY STYKS®
MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY!
RINSE SAND AND SALTWATER DEPOSITS
FROM YOUR BOARD AFTER USE.
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.
INSPECT YOUR BOARD FOR DINGS AND
CRACKS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH USE.
The EPS Core of your board is highly absorbent and acts as a sponge when the protective
watertight epoxy skin is compromised. To prevent your board from becoming waterlogged
(heaviness and drag as a result of water absorption), regularly inspect the exterior for dings
and cracks. If you spot a crack, patching with epoxy is the preferred method of repair. JIMMY
STYKS®boards use minimal colored paints/decals in areas prone to damage so repairs can
be made with minimal aesthetic disruption.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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REGISTER YOUR JIMMY STYKS®
Register your JIMMY STYKS®SUP online to
activate your product warranty.
jimmystyks.com/registration.php
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:
1-800-370-0745

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SECTION 3
The JIMMY STYKS® self-
breathing board vent is
conveniently integrated into
the carry handle located
approximately mid-length on the
deck-side.* As temperatures
within the core increase, air
trapped within the watertight
skin of the board expands. The
vented handle allows the heated
air to escape effectively reducing
internal pressure.
NOTE: Later SCOUT models
may feature a different vent
handle with new security
features. If your vent handle
looks different than the handle
pictured above, please refer to
pages 18-19.

JIMMY STYKS® VENTED HANDLE USE
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QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:
1-800-370-0745
While the JIMMY STYKS®vent handle
comes equipped with a self-breathing
GORE-TEX®membrane, it is always a
good habit to manually vent your board
after use to ensure ALL pressurized
air escapes. To manually vent the
board, simply unscrew and remove
the vent cap. When manually venting,
always remember to replace the vent
cap before entering the water again.
The EPS foam core acts like a sponge
and will rapidly absorb water until the
board is heavy and full of water.
CLOSE THE VENT BEFORE EACH USE
OPEN THE VENT AFTER EACH USE.
When planning a day out, inspect the vent cap o-ring for cracks, tears or damage. A broken
o-ring seal can lead to water entering the core. If a replacement o-ring or cap is required,
visit our replacement parts store online: www.jimmystyks.com/parts.html or call toll-
free: 1-800-370-0745.
INSPECT O-RING FOR CRACKS OR TEARS
NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS?
Visit our replacement parts store online:
www.jimmystyks.com/parts.html or
call toll-free: 1-800-370-0745.
O-Ring
Self-Breathing Cap
with GORE-TEX®
Membrane

The JIMMY STYKS® self-
breathing board vent is
conveniently integrated into
the carry handle located
approximately mid-length on the
deck-side.* As temperatures
within the core increase, air
trapped within the watertight
skin of the board expands. The
vented handle allows the heated
air to escape effectively reducing
internal pressure.
The JIMMY STYKS®vent
handle features a general
purpose secure utility bar. In
combination with a standard bike
lock or padlock, you can thwart
board-snatchers when leaving
your board unattended.
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SECTION 3
*EXCLUDING SOFT, INFLATABLE AND IRONHIDE SUPS

While the JIMMY STYKS®vent handle
comes equipped with a self-breathing
GORE-TEX®membrane, it is always a
good habit to manually vent your board
after use to ensure ALL pressurized
air escapes. To manually vent the
board, simply unscrew and remove
the vent cap. When manually venting,
always remember to replace the vent
cap before entering the water again.
The EPS foam core acts like a sponge
and will rapidly absorb water until the
board is heavy and full of water.
CLOSE THE VENT BEFORE EACH USE
OPEN THE VENT AFTER EACH USE.
When planning a day out, inspect the vent cap o-ring for cracks, tears or damage. A broken
o-ring seal can lead to water entering the core. If a replacement o-ring or cap is required,
visit our replacement parts store online: www.jimmystyks.com/parts.html or call toll-
free: 1-800-370-0745.
INSPECT O-RING FOR CRACKS OR TEARS
JIMMY STYKS® VENTED HANDLE USE
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NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS?
Visit our replacement parts store online:
www.jimmystyks.com/parts.html or
call toll-free: 1-800-370-0745.
SELF-BREATHING VENT CAP
O-RING
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:
1-800-370-0745

JIMMY STYKS® includes a center stabilizer or racing n and rail ns (depending on model and n
conguration). We recommend removing ns after each use to prevent damage to the n, n box
and board.
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SECTION 4
FINS AND HARDWARE
RAIL FIN INSTALLATION
STABILIZER FIN RACING FIN
RAIL FIN
FIN KEY
(FIN BOX)
FIN SCREW
AND PLATE
FIN KEY
(FCS STYLE)
SET SCREWS
(FCS STYLE)
INSERT RAIL FIN INTO FCS PLUG SLOTS
UNTIL BASE OF FIN IS FLUSH WITH BOTTOM
OF BOARD. NOTE: FLAT SIDE OF FIN ALWAYS
FACES CENTER FIN.
USE FIN KEY TO SECURE FINS. AVOID
OVER-TIGHTENING SCREWS.