Pau Hana Hard Boards can be purchased online and shipped to a local pickup location near you, or through one of our certified dealers. Visit our Dealer Map or the Dealer List to find your local dealer or dealers that ship nationally. Contact your local or national dealer with any questions about purchasing, shipping, costs, inventory, or orders.

Pau Hana Inflatable Boards are available for purchase directly from us through our web-store, or from a certified dealer.

All warranty claims must be started and submitted by the Pau Hana Dealer where the original purchase was made. If you feel that your board has a warranty issue you must contact the dealer where the board was purchased from about the warranty. The dealer works with Pau Hana on all warranty claims.Warranty Policy

Your inflatable board came with a repair kit in the orange container. There will be patches, glue, and a valve wrench. If you know where the puncture is you can begin the repair but if you don't its pretty easy to find the leak.

The first thing to check for is if the valve is loose. Take your valve wrench and use it to tighten the valve. You may have had just a loose valve. If that’s not it then take warm soapy water on a sponge and spread it on the inflated board start on the bottom. The soap will get super bubbly, it might hiss and spray a little and that’s where the puncture is.

Repair:(Board should be deflated)

Step 1. Make sure the inside of the inflatable board is dry. To dry the board leave it in a dry, warm place where the puncture area can drain.

Step 2. Cut a round patch at least 2” larger than the puncture/damaged area. Draw the shape of the patch on the board exactly where it will be applied.

Step 3. Use high grit sandpaper to roughen up the marked area on the board and the patch for proper adhesion. Clean with an alcohol based solvent like alcohol or acetone. Let dry 5 minutes.

Step 4. Apply 3 thin layers of glue on both the patch and the damaged area, let it dry 5 minutes between layers until the glue is tacky.

Step 5. When the 3rd layer of glue is tacky, apply the patch lightly and adjust the positioning if needed. Press the patch down and remove any air bubbles pressing down with a spoon or another round object. Do this by starting in the center of the patch and working outwards.

Step 6. Remove any excess glue with an alcohol based solvent. Let dry for 12 hours and check if the patch is water tight by adding some warm soapy water checking for hissing and bubbles and some bubbly spray.

Repairs should be conducted in a well ventilated area and read all safety instructions on glue.

Handle your board with care! If not, you may get a DING!

MILD DINGS:

A Ding is a slight depression in the exterior of the board. These happen with the normal use of your board but handling the board with care, not letting it hit hard surfaces like cement will reduce the number of dings. As long as there is not a crack in the Ding area you are OK.

A DING WITH A CRACK:

If your board has a crack don’t let water get in it. Repair the board first. If water did seep into the core of your board dry it out and then repair it.

You can repair the board yourself or give the dealer you bought the board from a call and ask if they do repairs or find a repair shop in your area.

SMALL REPAIRS:

Step 1: Make sure the inside of the board is dry. To check if its dry roll up a paper towel tight and insert it into the crack if its dry begin the repair. To dry the board leave it in a dry, warm place where the damaged area can drain.

Step 2: Sand on and around the damaged area with low grit sandpaper to roughen the area up. Clean the debris off.

Step 3: Mix up marine epoxy resin/hardener that can be found at any hardware store and apply to the damaged area. It usually comes in a two-part syringe tube. Follow the directions on the package for mixing. Do not use Polyester Epoxy to repair a Stand Up Paddleboard it will melt the EPS Foam Core.

Step 4: Allow the epoxy resin/hardener to cure.

Step 5: Sand the cured epoxy using high grit sandpaper until it is smooth. It helps to lightly moisten the sandpaper.

NOTES:

You can spray the area with a high gloss acrylic spray paint or paint it with uv protected paint like automobile paint.

Repairs should be conducted in a well ventilated area and read all safety instructions on the product you are using.

Solarez EPS/Styrofoam Safe can be used on hard boards in place of the marine epoxy resin/hardener.

YouTube has lots of informative videos on how to repair Stand Up Paddleboards.

*If you still have questions or need repair advice for a larger repair please fill out the Technical Assistance Form and please send pictures.

The vent plug is the hex shaped plug. Nearly all paddle boards with a foam EPS core will contain one.

It helps prevent the board from delaminating by allowing the air pressure to equalize with the outside pressure, but keeps the water from entering the board.

Our vent plugs are self regulating, so you never should open or unscrew them, the goretex membrane automatically lets out or takes in air while blocking water.

So you've grabbed yourself a Pau Hana Diablo Whitewater SUP -- awesome! This means you are enthusiastic about white water and have a passion for the sport. This specialized board should not be outfitted with all the typical SUP gear, and if you are an inexperienced white water paddler, it may be helpful to know these things before heading out on the rivers.

Ankle leashes are deadly in whitewater, and the coiled leash that we provide is best for recreational SUP adventures, such as touring, fishing, surfing, and so on. A couple of companies make a leash that attaches to your PFD, which is much safer. If your leash happens to get snagged on something like a tree, there is a quick release so you don’t drown. A white water Quick Release Leash is what you can use or just don't use a leash when paddling in white water. Always wear a PFD and helmet. Take a beginner white water class to learn the basics of white water stand up paddling and safety.

The Base Plate is a durable plastic plate accessory that screws directly into the SeaMount® and contains extra threads for mounting accessories.

The Base Plate accessory is needed for accessories that extend off the board that may be subject to large forces that could break the SeaMount®.

The Base Plate greatly reduces the likelihood of the SeaMount® breaking from a large force hitting an accessory. It also provides extra threads for further mounting of accessories to the board.

You can purchase a baseplate here.

The Malibu Classic fits in the Big EZ Angler 36" board bag.

The Big EZ VFT fits in the Big EZ Angler 36" board bag.

• The board is best stored in a cool dry place with low changes in temperature.
• When not in use leave the board deck side down, don’t let the board rest on the fin.
• Always store your board out of the sun.
• Its best to protect it in a board bag to keep the board free of dirt, dust, dings, and scratches. Keep board and bag dry for winter storage and leave zipper open for ventilation. You can purchase one here.
• Rinse your board off after every use especially if used in saltwater.
• Indoor storage is the safest place but if it needs to be stored outside keep it in a cool, dry and shaded location to prevent heat damage and sun damage.

• Use a board bag when transporting your board. It protects your board from kicked up road debris, provides sun protection and adds extra protection when the board is strapped down on the rack.
• Don't leave your board for long periods of time in a bag on your roof rack the heat can cause heat damage and your board can delaminate.
• Transport your board deck side down, on padded bars.
• Use flat gear straps and do not over tighten.