Bondi 8'8 & 9'5Updated 8 days ago

The Bondi has been designed to perform as close as possible to a fiberglass board. To achieve this there are some unique features that require care and attention.

(If you want to quickly have a look at the safety information click here.)

Please read the unpacking and packing instructions carefully

Unpacking & Inflating your board

1. Unpack your board from its back and unroll onto a flat surface. Sand or grass is best. 

2. Check 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. (valve pin down is open; valve pin up is closed)

3. Connect the pump hose by pushing down and twisting clockwise. It should lock into place. Note: this opens the valve automatically and should be able to pump air into the board.4. Pump until you reach the desired pressure. The recommended pressure range is 15-20PSI. We recommend aiming for 18PSI as the optimal pressure.

5. To release the pump hose, push down and turn the hose anti-clockwise. Note a small amount of air will release, but the valve should quickly close and lock the air automatically. 

6. Place back the dust-cap cover on the valve.

Fitting/Setup the fins

The fin system utilises a standard US box for the centre and a Futures- compatible propritary side fin system. key points to consider:

If using the centre fin. Install that one first.

1. With the aluminum plate loosely secured on the end of the screw, slide it into the space in the bottom of the finbox towards the tail of the board. (While the screw is sticking up, you should be able to move the plate where you need it.)

2. Insert the front fin base (with the metal pin) into the top of the finbox (towards the nose of the board) and slide it towards all the way to the front of the fin box. Make sure the metal pin is set into the finbox track.

3. Now move the fin so that the screw hole is lined up with the aluminum plate screw hole you’ve placed earlier at the bottom finbox. 

4. Once both holes are aligned, Insert the screw and tighten it up until it is snug, but do not over-tighten.

Installing the side fins.

Side fins are installed with the curved side of the fin facing Out and the flat side facing in. The logo is on the curved side and should face out.

Do NOT over-tighten the side fin grub screws. Please tighten these securely, but only to the point where the fin cannot move. Think “snug” not tight.

Deflating and Packing your board

1. Remove the fins before everything else.

2. Unlock the valve: Remove the dust cap and press down on the center of the valve pin and twist it counter-clockwise until it is locked in the "pin down" (OPEN) position, allowing air to escape. 

IMPORTANT: DONT LET SAND, DUST OR DEBRIS ENTER THE BOARD

3. After a few minutes, start to roll or fold at the nose to force the air out at the tail where the valve is located.

4.Set back the valve "pin up" (CLOSED) position. Use your pump's DEFLATE mode function to get all the air out of the board.

5. Place back the valve cap and use the included board strap to secure tightly your rolled board.

6. Place your deflated, rolled board, along with the paddle, fin, and pump, into the storage bag. 

Board Care

Do not leave in direct sunlight
Damage resulting from heat is not covered by the manufactures warranty!! Never leave your paddleboard 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 depressurize the board to less than 10 PSI.

Recommended Pressures
Follow the recommended pressures for each board. Do not overinflate 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 paddleboard with freshwater and store them in a cool, dry environment after each use.