Paddleboards - Safety & CareUpdated a month ago

Welcome to HONU

Congratulations on your purchase. 

Honu boards are constructed using the most advanced materials and methods available today. Please take the time to read through this manual carefully to ensure you get the most from your board, stay safe, and have fun out on the water. You could always download a pdf copy Here.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, CLAIM WAIVER, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

Release and Waiver of Claims Agreement 

In consideration of your use of this product, you hereby agree to the following, to the fullest extent 

permitted by law: 

1. To waive any and all claims that you have or may in the future have against Honu Board Co, or any of its 

subsidiaries or agents, resulting from the use of this product and any of its components; and

2. To release Honu Board Co, or any of its subsidiaries or agents from any and all liability from any loss, 

damage, injury, or expense that you or any users of this product may suffer, or that your next of kin may 

suffer, as a result of the use of this product, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence or breach 

of contract on the part of Honu Board Co, or any of its subsidiaries or agents, in the design or manufacture 

of this product. 

ARBITRATION

In further consideration of the sale to you of this product and any of its components, you hereby agree to 

submit to binding arbitration any and all claims, which you believe you may have against Honu Board Co, or 

any of its subsidiaries or agents, arising from the use of any of the Honu Board Co products. The arbitration 

shall be pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association. 

Arbitration shall be commenced within one (1) year from the date on which any alleged claim first arose. 

Further, the arbitration shall be held in Maui, Hawaii unless otherwise mutually agreed to by all parties. The 

submission to the American Arbitration Association shall be limited and the arbitration award may be 

enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction. 

BINDING EFFECT OF AGREEMENT

In the event of your death or incapacity, this Agreement shall be effective and binding upon your heirs, next 

of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives. 

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

In entering into this Agreement, you are not relying upon any oral or written representations other than 

what is set forth in this agreement and User’s Guide. 

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

By purchasing, using and assembling this product, you are agreeing to: 

1. Be bound to the terms set forth below; and 

2. Require anyone using this product to be bound by such terms. 

If you are unwilling to be bound by these terms, return this product before use for a full refund. 

Use of this product and any of its components involves certain inherent risks, dangers and hazards, which 

can result in serious personal injury and death. In using this product you freely agree to assume and accept 

any and all known and unknown risks of injury while using this equipment. The risks inherent in the sport 

can be greatly reduced by abiding to the Warning and Safety Precautions listed in this User Guide and using 

common sense.

WARNING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

General Warnings: 

1. Stand-up Paddling is a dangerous sport.

 The use of this product exposes the user to unexpected risks, dangers, and hazards. 

2. Always use extreme caution when using this product. Never act in a careless manner when using this 

product. Misuse of this product may result in serious injury or death. 

3. Only use this product if you are in good physical health, and know how to swim. 

4. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others around you when using this product. 

5. If you are under the age of 18, you must have a legal guardian read these warnings and safety 

precautions. Do not use this product without adult supervision. 

6. Do not use this product if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications. 

Important Safety Rules: 

1. Before using this product, the user should take lessons from a certified school. This product should not 

be used by anyone who is not experienced with stand-up paddling. 

2. Always wear a Coast Guard Approved personal flotation device when using this product. This product is 

not a personal flotation device. 

3. Never use this product without a proper surf leash. A loose stand-up board in the water is extremely 

dangerous to you, and everyone around you. Failure to use a surf leash may result in serious injury or death. 

4. Examine your surf leash after each use, and replace it if you see any sign of wear. 

5. Always wear a helmet and booties when using this product. 

6. Always paddle with an experienced partner when using this product. 

Weather Condition & Location Warnings: 

1. Always observe Coast Guard rules and regulations when using this product. 

2. Never use this product in offshore wind conditions. 

3. Never use this product in more than 10 knots of wind. Using this product in windy conditions may result 

in serious injury or death. 

4. Use caution when carrying this product. Carrying the board in windy conditions may result in serious 

injury to yourself and others around you. 

5. Never use this product in thunderstorms and lightning conditions. 

6. Never use this product in conditions that are beyond your ability (such as, but not limited to, high surf, 

riptides, currents, or river rapids). 

7. Never use this product near other boat traffic, or watercraft. 8. Never use this product near crowded 

beaches or waters.

Board Care and Maintenance

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 fresh water and store them in a cool, dry environment after each use.

Our Mission

At Honu, we strive to make some of the most technologically advanced products in the industry while reducing our environmental impact. We do this by creating boards that are both durable and minimize plastic, wherever possible. We hope that Honu products can be used and enjoyed by people of all ages, fitness levels, and abilities while protecting the environment we love.

Hope to see you out on the water soon,

Mark Travers