Sandbanks 2022 iSUPs Series User manual

OWNERS MANUAL
Dear customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of our Sandbanks Style iSUP. We take pride in
bringing you a very high-quality product, which will offer you many years of fun. Your
new item is an investment which deserves your care and attention. This manual has
been compiled to help you to operate your product with safety and pleasure. It
contains details of the product, its equipment, and information on its operation and
maintenance. Read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the inflatable SUP before
using it in order to ensure safe and trouble-free use.
CAUTION! Also See BSUPA Safety advice.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that all users will carefully read and follow the manual and
instructions for the safe operation of this product. We strongly recommend that you Observe all local and
national laws and ALWAYS wear an approved Personal Flotation Device. Any activity on or near water
carries with it inherent danger, Sandbanks Style and its employees are not, and cannot in anyway be
responsible or held liable for your safety during the use or even possible failure of this product. It is the
owners and users responsibility to ensure that the user wears a correctly fitted and approved flotation
device which is suitable for their weight, also an appropriate leash, noting that quick release leashes (not
included as standard) are recommended for use on fast rivers. We strongly recommend that you also
always take appropriate advice on your chosen location to use the product, particularly with respect to
dangerous offshore currents and wind, weather conditions, potential under water obstacles and other
craft which will share the same water. Compared to other water sports, paddle boarding has a very good
safety record, but it is your responsibility to keep it that way.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
2021-22 Models
Length inflated
approx.
Width inflated
approx.
Weight
kg
Persons capacity
Max load
capacity
Ultimate
Elite
Wave 9’6
Cruiser/Yoga
Sports Touring
Splash
320cm
320cm
275cm
335cm
366cm
259cm
81cm
81cm
81cm
86cm
76cm
81cm
9Kg
8Kg
8kg
10kg
10kg
7kg
1 or 2
1 (+child)
1
1 or 2
1 or 2
1
130Kg
100Kg
80Kg
150kg
150kg
65kg
EQUIPMENT
Your Board package includes ;
The board, carry handle, D-Rings, two fixed fins (not Touring), and luggage straps
Removable centre fin (apart from RS board)
10’ Coiled surf leash.
Adjustable 3 piece paddle or Upgraded lightweight Carbonfibre
SUP pump with gauge, adaptor and connection tube.
Back pack
Repair kit. Valve spanner. The glue is often removed to help the environment but can be shipped only if
and when needed which is extremely unlikely.
There may be some off-cuts of material and packaging in your box used to protect the new board in
transit which can be responsibly thrown away.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS / INFLATION
If the board was stored at a temperature below 0°C / 32°F, leave it at room temperature for 6 hours before
unfolding. Only then inflate it with the pump provided to a pressure between 16 PSI and 20 PSI maximum.
We recommend 18-20 PSI for optimal performance. Choose a smooth and clean surface to unfold your
product.
Your product is equipped with a removable High-pressure valve. To inflate, open the cap by turning it
counter clockwise. Check and make sure the spring-loaded pin is not depressed and locked in the up
position. To verify that the valve is not open, push the pin down and turn it clock wise. If the pin stays
down, you have now opened that valve. To close it, turn the pin counter clockwise so it springs back up.
Now the valve is closed. All inflation is done in the LOCKED UP position and deflation is done in the OPEN
DOWN position. To attach the pump hose to the high pressure valve, use the appropriate nozzles and
fittings which are supplied with the high pressure pump (the red rubber ring is the correct one for our
boards). Push the fitting into the valve and turn clock wise to lock it. Inflate until you will reach the required
pressure. After inflation disconnect the hose from the valve and close the valve with the cap. Please note: It
is very rare but should the whole valve assembly become loose, the board will leak from around the
outside of the valve. The spanner provided can be used to retighten the valve but only with the board
deflated before tightening. The website or Sandbanks Style personnel will be happy to advise on how
best to do this.
Max air pressure: The correct pressure for this item is; 20PSI Do not exceed it. The board will perform
best when inflated to at least 18PSI. The board is tested up to 29 PSI but it gets no stiffer after 20PSI
so there is no benefit going higher. The manual pump supplied will not damage the board so have
confidence to pump hard.
When you first inflate the board you may have the impression that the board is already stiff before the
pressure gauge even starts to register. Just have confidence and keep on pumping. Initially set the
pump to double action for the most rapid inflation, but it will become hard to pump upwards by about 4
PSI and then set it to single (down stroke only) for the remainder of the inflation. See the Sandbanks
Style website for more details on how to make pumping easier. Varying the muscles used throughout
pumping is the key to this. Try standing over the pump with arms locked and drop your weight over the
pump by bending your legs. In the case of Over-pressure: deflate until you reach the recommended
pressure by gently pressing on the valve stem, note that air will rush out fast with a loud sound. If
pressure is too low: inflate again to desired level.
WARNING!
If you leave your iSUP exposed to the hot sun check the pressure and deflate it
slightly, otherwise the material might be overstretched. Always remove some air if
you are going to leave your board exposed in hot sunshine. Our boards have a lot of
safety margin but Catastrophic damage can result from over pressure bursting the
board. This is not covered by warranty.
The ambient temperature affects the tube’s internal pressure: a variation of 10°C
causes a variation of the pressure in the tube by about 0.4bar or 6PSI
Double Action
Single Action
When you first start inflating it’s best to have the leaver at the back of the
pump turned to the right. In this setting the pump will work on double
action, pumping on both the up and the down stroke. When this gets too
difficult twist the leaver to the left and the pump will swap to single
action. In this setting the pump will only act on the down stroke which will
make it much easier for you and your arms.
Tip: At higher pressure it’s best to do shorter strokes while keeping your
arms locked and bending your legs to let your body weight do the work.

PADDLE ASSEMBLEY AND ADJUSTMENT
The Fibreglass paddle is easily assembled. Connect the section with the paddle blade to the handle section
by inserting the tubes together. Press on the button to enable insertion. Push the collar clip down onto
tube to lock the two halves together. If they are not tightly locked together use a screwdriver clockwise to
tighten it and try again. Closing the collar clip should only ever require finger pressure, take care not to over
tighten the clips. To disassemble the paddle open the collar clip and pull the two halves apart. Try not to let
sand or dirt into the join as these will make it hard to connect and disconnect these pieces. Always take the
paddle back to its 3 pieces after use in seawater and wash the joins in fresh water.
To adjust the paddle length, open the top handle collar clip to loosen, then extend to desired length before
twisting clockwise to retighten. This clip can be adjusted in the same manner as above, again be careful not
to over tighten. The Fiberglass paddle is adjusted by opening the lever and clamping shut at any length you
wish up to the Max indicator, do not exceed this. Adjust the height so that when on dry land with the blade
of the paddle vertical beside your feet, the handle should be at maximum you can comfortably reach and
hold above your head. When the length is correct, tighten the collar clockwise until it is tight and the tubes
will now be locked in length. There is an approximate height gauge shown on the top section of the paddle.
To attach the leash is very simple and can be done in a couple of different ways depending on whether your
board has a D-ring at the rear or a handle.
3-piece fiberglass paddle
10’’ Surf Leash
secure clamp
measurements
push button
ankle strap
loop tie
Attaching Leash
1.Undo the Velcro and pull
the loop tie through the D-
ring then bring the loop
back over the top of the
open Velcro.
2. Close Up the Velcro
over the loop tie and your
leash will be secure.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING !
BEWARE OF OFFSHORE WINDS AND CURRENTS!
ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED BOUYANCY AID
Get informed on local regulations and hazards related to this sport or water activities.
Learn about your boarding area. Ask locals about tides and currents.
Before using the product, please check it carefully.
Be careful that you do not over estimate your strength, your endurance or your skill
Do not exceed the authorized number of persons or weight.
Avoid all contact with sharp objects like rocks, shells, broken glass metal etc.
Use the correct type of leash with safety quick release if on a river.
MAINTENANCE: DEFLATING –FOLDING THE BOARD –CLEANING –WINTER STORAGE
1. Remove the fin, the leash and anything under the luggage straps.
2. Lay the board of a roughly flat surface taking care there are no sharp objects
beneath.
3. To deflate, unscrew the valve cover’ and gently press down the valve stem. Air will
rush out with a loud sound, after a few seconds and the highest pressure is released
press the valve stem further and twist it to lock it open. Kneel at the front of the
board and fold about a 9”(22CM) back on itself . Then fold the next section around
this and continue for the whole length of the board. Pushing down on each folded
section will expel all the air. Do not rush and wait for the air to disappear before each
fold. It should only take a minute for the board to be fully folded, then put the strap
around and tighten and be ready to fit back into the backpack carry bag.
4. Clean and check the item as well as all the accessories after each use. Rinse them
thoroughly making sure to remove any residues of salt and sand, if used in salt water
or at a beach. Use a mild soapy solution, do not use detergents or any type of silicone
based products. Make sure the product is completely dry before putting it away.
5. When storing your inflatable, keep it in a clean and dry place that is not affected
from major variations in temperature and other damaging factors. You may store it
deflated and rolled up in a bag or assembled and lightly inflated (make sure you do
not subject it to deformations). Store it away from rodents.

HOW TO REPAIR SMALL PUNCTURES (These are very rare, we suggest you phone us first)
Only a blade or nail will pierce the board, shells and rocks etc. should not cause problems.
You can repair small punctures with the included repair kit. Please note that in order for the
repair to be successful, the humidity level should be less than 60%, temperature between 65°
F/77° F or 18°C/25° C. Avoid carrying out repairs in the rain or in direct sunlight.
1. Draw the shape of the patch exactly where it will be applied, cut a round patch at least 2” / 5
cm larger than the cut/damaged area.
2. Clean the damaged area and the corresponding side of the patch with a grease remover of
the alcohol type and allow for it to dry for 5 minutes.
3. Apply 3 thin layers of glue on both the patch and the damaged area, allow for it to dry for 5
minutes between layers until the glue feels tacky.
4. When the third layer of glue is dry, apply the patch without pressing and adjust the
positioning if required, press the air bubbles which may have formed under the patch by
smoothing the patch with a round object such as a spoon, do this procedure by starting in the
center of the patch towards the outside, clean the excess glue with a solvent. Allow to Dry
for: 24 hours.
Warning!
Perform all of your repairs in a well-
ventilated area Avoid inhaling glue vapors
or swallowing.
Avoid contact with the skin or the eyes
Keep all repair materials (glue, solvents)
away from children
N.B. Repairs on the welded joins must not be glued. Only the manufacturer of the board can
perform repairs on the welded seams.
The Pump needs periodic maintenance depending on how much it is used. Unscrew the small
cross head screw with an appropriate screw driver. Pull off the top section of the pump. Apply
silicone grease or Vaseline liberally to the large sealing washer which contacts the outside rim
of the pump. Replace the top and screw together. If the washer dries out, pumping effort will
first increase, then it will fail and need to be replaced.
Valve
If the main valve fails, by for example getting ingress of sand dirt, or water, it is possible to
replace it and the rubber washer seals within. The supplied tool is required to unscrew the
outer top section of the valve whilst putting friction pressure on the lower half through the
deflated board to hold it in place whilst you unscrew the top section. This must be done very
carefully to avoid damaging any of the components or the material of the board. We suggest
you contact us before attempting such a repair, which could invalidate the warranty.
Note: if the valve becomes loose the board will leak air from around the valve
surround, simply tighten the valve with the valve spanner to make it tight and stop
the leakage. The board must be deflated before tightening the valve.
It is important that the pump connector be kept clean and must be sand and dirt free before
connecting it to the board. This is very important if you are on a sandy beach. Sand is a natural
enemy to a good airtight seal and will quickly reduce the life of the components. If the
connector does get sandy, wash it off with clean water and dry it before connecting to the
board.

WARRANTY
The board is covered by a 5 year manufacturer warranty to be free from
manufacturing defects. The paddles and pumps are covered for 12 months. The
Warranty (legal warranty) is for the original purchaser only, and from date of
purchase. It covers any manufacturing defect which might prevent the board from
being used. Blemishes and normal wear are not covered as is any damage caused
maliciously. The board is made from the best available materials and construction
techniques and unlike cheap material boards will put up with quite a lot of rough
treatment. It is designed with a theoretical 20 year life span of normal use, naturally
harsh treatment can reduce this.
If any product is found to be defective, the owner may return it to Sandbanks style,
but only after first telephoning or emailing to get authorization, shipping and
packaging instructions and to discuss the defect. We will not refund or replace
boards if this procedure is not followed.
After inspection, if any product is found defective, we will either repair or replace the
defective part or item as deemed necessary. Sandbanks Style shall not be held liable
for any incidental or consequential damages. There are no warranties which extend
beyond this description. This warranty is inclusive in lieu of all other warranties.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights but does not affect your normal rights,
which vary from country to country.
The main limitations to the application of the warranty are the following:
The product must not be modified or used in any activities outside normal
recreational use (Units purchased by rental companies and schools are
covered for use in those respective businesses).
Use in excess of the manufacturers recommended maximum load capacity.
Pressure recommendations, assembly / disassembly and handling procedures
must be strictly observed.
The maintenance and the storage procedures must not be neglected.
This warranty does not cover parts and accessories not supplied or
recommended by the manufacturer or defects resulting from the installation
of such equipment on their products.
NOTICE: All repairs covered by warranty, must be performed by Sandbanks Style.
WARNING !
Your product is designed in accordance with the standards for a specific use. Any modifications,
transformations or use of compressor, could result in serious risks for the user and will void the warranty.

Extra Accessories
We sometimes have Ex demo or display boards available at a
discount. Please phone for details.
We provide a high performance 20PSI electric pump which
connects to the 12v DC outlet of a car or boat which takes all
the effort out of pumping up a board (see Web for details.)
A Carbon Fibre high performance light weight paddle to
dramatically upgrade the performance of your SUP. Made by a
leading supplier, it weighs only 640 grams.
Sandbanks Style Ltd.
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.sandbanksstyle.com