Storage tips for inflatable paddleboard
No one will want to damage their paddleboard, which is why they ensure proper storage of paddleboards. However, in reality, most inflatable sup gets damaged due to incorrect storage issues at their homes. If you don’t want any mould, delamination, or crack in your SUP, store your boards in the best place so that you don’t worry about damaging them when the SUP is not in use. If you live in areas with frigid and long winters, you have to store your paddleboard for a few months, which can be referred to as long-term storing of sup. Your inflatable board will be vulnerable to cracks and damages in winter, so you have to take more preventive measures to store it. Honu paddleboard facilitates easy storing.
Which is the best place to store inflatable paddleboards?
You can store the inflatable SUP anywhere you want- garage/inside the house/shed. It is better to store them in insulated areas. Never store your board in the basement near the water heater. The places where you should avoid storing your paddleboard are the ones that get too cold or too hot. The best-recommended temperature for storing your SUP must range somewhere 40 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. You can use secure, clean inflatable SUP garage storage units to be on the safe side.
If you want to increase your storage space, you can opt for a SUP rack, the best solution. Paddleboard racks are also called wall racks and convert storage space into more effective and organized. These racks help protect the board as it facilitates mounting your SUP much away from items that can scratch it ding your board. Do you want to take a further step in maximizing your storage space? Then use a ceiling rack which will increase the storage capacity of the ceiling of your garage. You have to ensure the right weight capacity.
Short term storage of paddleboard
Keep in mind the following rules for storing your paddleboard for the short term.
Use fresh water for washing your SUP after use and then dry it, or else it will give a bad odour.
You should never leave your board outside throughout the day where direct sunlight may damage your SUP and de-laminate it.
Never lean your SUP on the nose but always on its tail or sides since the nose is known to be the board’s weakest point as per its design.
The hull of your paddleboard should always face a wall when you keep your SUP for storage. This is the most important step since a cracked or damaged hull can negatively affect the board’s performance.
Things to keep in mind while storing paddleboard
Never store your paddleboard under the deck otherwise, it will be more vulnerable to sunlight. You should never leave your board out in the sunlight directly.
If you want to store your paddleboard, always store it in a climate-controlled environment or indoors. However, there will be no damage if you store your paddleboard in a bag.
If you plan for long-term storing Honu paddleboard, it is best to remove the removable fins of your paddleboard. This will avoid the risk of your board’s fin getting stuck inside fin boxes.
Learn more about inflatable paddle boards from https://honu.com.au/
