THE GOLDEN RULES & WARRANTY

THE GOLDEN RULES FOR LOOKING AFTER YOUR SOFTBOARD

Congratulations on your new softboard! To keep it performing at its best, follow these

simple care guidelines.

HEAT & SUNLIGHT

Softboards can be damaged by excessive heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.

• Store your board in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.

• Never leave your board in a hot car or on a vehicle roof for extended periods.

• Even one hour in Australian summer conditions can cause permanent damage.

• Heat-related damage is not covered by warranty.

AFTER EVERY SURF

• Rinse your board with fresh water to remove salt, sand and dirt.

• Dry it with a clean towel.

• Store it in a cool, shaded location.

AVOID IMPACT DAMAGE

Surfboards are built to be lightweight for better performance, so they can be damaged by

impacts.

• Do not run fins into sandbanks, reefs or rocks as this will break your fins,

• Never throw your board and dive under a wave as your board could snap in half. Learn the Turtle Roll technique instead.

• Do not practise your pop-up (jump-up) on your board on the sand or ground.

• Practise pop-ups on a yoga mat or firm sand beside your board.

• Small pressure dents on the deck or bottom are normal.

Impact damage is not covered by warranty.

TRANSPORTING YOUR BOARD

• Do not over-tighten roof rack straps, as this can crease the board or damage the slick

bottom.

• Use a board bag whenever possible.

• Avoid leaving your board on or in a hot vehicle, even when it is in a board bag.WARRANTY

Softboard Warranty: 31 Days from Date of Purchase

The warranty does not cover:

• Heat damage, bubbling or fading

• Creases in the deck or slick bottom

• Water absorption

• Snapped or over-flexed boards

• Broken fins

• Dings, cuts or compressions

• Damage caused by leashes, fins or accessories

• Accidental or impact damage

• Rider pressure dents or depressions

WHY SOFTBOARDS CAN BE DAMAGED

Softboards are made as light as possible so they are fast, responsive and easy to turn.

An unbreakable board could be made, but it would be much heavier, slower, harder to turn and far less enjoyable to surf.

Look after your board and it will give you years of fun in the water.