Level Six TEN-SIX 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.
- 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.

SECTION 1:
IDENTIFYING PARTS
& ACCESSORIES PAGES 4  14
WEIGHT CAPACITIES
BY MODEL PAGE 15
SECTION 2:
CARE & MAINTENANCE PAGES
16  17
SECTION 3:
VENTING PAGES 18  19
SECTION 4:
FIN INSTALLATION PAGES 20  21
SECTION 5:
TRANSPORTATION TIPS PAGE
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SECTION 6:
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
PAGE 23
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G. I.
H.
J.
K.
STANDUP PADDLEBOARD
DECK TRACTION PAD
VENT HANDLE W/CAP
LEASH PLUG
FIN BOX/PLUGS
SPARE VENT CAP
FIN SCREW AND PLATE
STABILIZER FIN KEY
STABILIZER FIN
RAIL FIN KEY & SCREWS
RAIL FINS
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
TEN-SIX
SECTION 1 | IDENTIFYING PARTS & ACCESSORIES

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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G. I.
H.
J.
K.
STANDUP PADDLEBOARD
DECK TRACTION PAD
VENT HANDLE W/CAP
LEASH PLUG
FIN BOX/PLUGS
SPARE VENT CAP
FIN SCREW AND PLATE
STABILIZER FIN KEY
STABILIZER FIN
RAIL FIN KEY & SCREWS
RAIL FINS
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
TEN-SIX
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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
STANDUP PADDLEBOARD
DECK TRACTION PAD
VENT HANDLE W/CAP
LEASH PLUG
FIN BOX
SPARE VENT CAP
FIN SCREW AND PLATE
FIN KEY
STABILIZER FIN
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
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F.
G.
I.
H.
ELEVEN-SIX
SECTION 1 | IDENTIFYING PARTS & ACCESSORIES

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
STANDUP PADDLEBOARD
DECK TRACTION PAD
VENT HANDLE W/CAP
LEASH PLUG
FIN BOX
SPARE VENT CAP
FIN SCREW AND PLATE
FIN KEY
STABILIZER FIN
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
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F.
G.
I.
H.
ELEVEN-TWO XL

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STANDUP PADDLEBOARD
DECK TRACTION PAD
VENT HANDLE W/CAP
LEASH PLUG
FIN BOX/PLUGS
SPARE VENT CAP
FIN SCREW AND PLATE
STABILIZER FIN KEY
STABILIZER FIN
RAIL FIN KEY & SCREWS
RAIL FINS
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
F.
G. I.
H.
J.
K.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
NINE-O
SECTION 1 | IDENTIFYING PARTS & ACCESSORIES

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STANDUP PADDLEBOARD
DECK TRACTION PAD
VENT HANDLE W/CAP
LEASH PLUG
FIN BOX/PLUGS
SPARE VENT CAP
FIN SCREW AND PLATE
STABILIZER FIN KEY
STABILIZER FIN
RAIL FIN KEY & SCREWS
RAIL FINS
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
F.
G. I.
H.
J.
K.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
TEN-O
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STANDUP PADDLEBOARD
DECK TRACTION PAD
VENT HANDLE W/CAP
LEASH/UTILITY PLUGS
FIN BOX
SPARE VENT CAP
FIN SCREW AND PLATE
FIN KEY
RACING FIN
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G. I.
H.
ELEVEN-SIX TOURING
SECTION 1 | IDENTIFYING PARTS & ACCESSORIES

STANDUP PADDLEBOARD
DECK TRACTION PAD
VENT HANDLE W/CAP
LEASH/UTILITY PLUGS
FIN BOX
SPARE VENT CAP
FIN SCREW AND PLATE
FIN KEY
RACING FIN
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
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A.
B.
C.
E.
F.
G. I.
H.
ELEVEN-SIX TOURING
D.
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STANDUP PADDLEBOARD
DECK TRACTION PAD
VENT HANDLE W/CAP
LEASH/UTILITY PLUGS
FIN BOX
SPARE VENT CAP
FIN SCREW AND PLATE
FIN KEY
RACING FIN
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G. I.
H.
TWELVE-SIX TOURING
SECTION 1 | IDENTIFYING PARTS & ACCESSORIES

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STANDUP PADDLEBOARD
DECK TRACTION PAD
VENT HANDLE W/CAP
LEASH/UTILITY PLUGS
FIN BOX
SPARE VENT CAP
FIN SCREW AND PLATE
FIN KEY
RACING FIN
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G. I.
H.
TWELVE-SIX TOURING
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STANDUP PADDLEBOARD
DECK TRACTION PAD
VENT HANDLE W/CAP
LEASH/UTILITY PLUGS
FIN BOX
SPARE VENT CAP
FIN SCREW AND PLATE
FIN KEY
RACING FIN
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G. I.
H.
FOURTEEN TOURING
SECTION 1 | IDENTIFYING PARTS & ACCESSORIES

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STANDUP PADDLEBOARD
DECK TRACTION PAD
VENT HANDLE W/CAP
LEASH PLUG
FIN BOX
SPARE VENT CAP
FIN SCREW AND PLATE
FIN KEY
STABILIZER FIN
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
F.
G.
I.
H.
TEN YOGA
10 ft x 34 in x 4.1 in
A.
B.
C.
D.
D.

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The following suggested weight capacities are based on a novice skill level. As rider skill
increases, the recommended board volume can decrease. The following capacities are
suggested limits determined by physical data alone and do not account for individual
rider agility and/or environmental conditions.
WEIGHT CAPACITIES BY MODEL
TEN-SIX
ELEVEN-SIX
ELEVEN-TWO XL
NINE-0
TEN-0
TEN-0_YOGA
ELEVEN-SIX TOURING
TWELVE-SIX TOURING
FOURTEEN TOURING
MODEL
174 Liters
209 Liters
252 Liters
152 Liters
176 Liters
202 Liters
222 Liters
241 Liters
279 Liters
BOARD VOLUME
190 Lbs
250 Lbs
310 Lbs
175 Lbs
190 Lbs
220 Lbs
200 Lbs
240 Lbs
240 Lbs
MAX. RIDER WEIGHT
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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 eects of heat absorption are amplied under direct sunlight. 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SIDE OF THE BOARD.
OVERHEATING YOUR PADDLEBOARD
IS NOT COVERED BY MANUFACTURING
WARRANTY!
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SECTION 2 | CARE & MAINTENANCE

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 eects 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.
RINSE SAND AND SALTWATER DEPOSITS
FROM YOUR BOARD AFTER USE.
Sun, sand and saltwater will degrade any man-made material over time. Rinse
o 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.
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The 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
eectively reducing internal pressure.
The 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.
SUP VENTING.
SECTION 3 | VENTING
SELF-BREATHING
VENT CAP
UTILITY BAR

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While the 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. Replacement o-ring
and cap sets are available for purchase online at
www.levelsix.com.
INSPECT ORING FOR CRACKS OR TEARS.
SELF-BREATHING VENT CAP
O-RING
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