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Impulse Inflatable Foil Board - User Manual

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Contents

1 inflatable board

3 footstraps, including 12 x M6 bolt (except for Impulse 7'8")

1 double-action pump

1 pump hose

1 repair kit

 

How to set up your board

1. Inflate the board

Unroll the board on a flat surface. Grass is ideal.

If the pin of the valve is not already in the upper position, then lightly push it downwards and twist it to the left or right until it pops up.

Connect the air hose to the pump and plug the end piece of the hose into the valve of the board. Turn the end piece clockwise to secure the connection.

Start pumping. The pump has a lever switch on the main cylinder. Turn it to the right for double stroke action and quick inflation. When pumping becomes difficult, switch the lever to single action for easier inflation. Inflate the board to the pressure indicated on the valve (15-20 psi).

Disconnect the pump from the board and replace the valve cap.


2. Mount the footstraps (optional)

It is a matter of personal preference whether to use footstraps. It is not required that you fit them to the board.

If footstraps are to be fitted, use the provided M6 bolts. Use 4 bolts per footstrap. It may be necessary to push down on the foam pads so that the bolt threads engage.

Adjust the size the footstraps. The strap should fit over the instep of your foot. Make sure you can easily move your feet into and out of the footstraps.


3. Mount the hydrofoil

Flip your board upside down.

Use the hardware supplied with your hydrofoil.

Check compatibility of the bolts that connect the hydrofoil to the board. The bolt should extend 13 to 15mm beyond the surface of the hydrofoil plate connector. The actual bolt length depends on the hydrofoil. For the Unifiber Navigator hydrofoil, the bolt length is 24mm.

Place the T-nuts inside the two slots, position the foil and tighten the bolts a little, so you can still slide the hydrofoil back and forth.

Slide the hydrofoil to your preferred position and tighten the bolts. A more forward position will generate more nose lift; a more rearward position will generate less nose lift.

Double check that all four bolts are securely fastened.


How to pack up your board

1. Deflate the board


Place the board on a flat surface.

Take off the valve cap.

Push the valve pin down and twist the pin so that it stays down.

Warning! The air comes out with a powerful blast!

Deflate the board as much as possible.

2. Fold up your board

Fold the nose of the board along the edge of the carbon plate and gently press out the remaining air.

Fold the nose a second time to make the package more compact.


3. Put the board inside the backpack

Secure the package with the strap inside the backpack.


4. Attach the hydrofoil to the backpack

You can keep the wings and fuselage of your hydrofoil assembled and carry them on the backpack.

The hydrofoil mast can be stored inside the backpack.


Care and maintenance

  • Avoid rocky terrain and asphalt. Grass and sand are ideal surfaces for inflating/deflating your board.
  • Keep the board out of direct sunlight when not in use. Direct sunlight can heat up the air in the board and increase its pressure beyond the design limit.

  • Make sure there is no sand inside the valve.


Problem: The valve is leaking air.

Solution: Tighten the valve connection using supplied valve wrench (in the repair kit).

  • Deflate the board.
  • Put the wrench head into the valve.
  • Turn the wrench clockwise to tighten the valve connection. Not too tight!


Problem: The board is punctured.

Solve: Repair the puncture using the supplied repair kit.

  • Clean the area around the puncture with alcohol, acetone, or soap. If soap is used, rinse afterwards with fresh water. After cleaning, ensure that the affected area is completely dry.
  • Cut an appropriately sized patch from the repair kit material. Allow approximately 5 cm around the puncture. Leave the corners rounded.
  • Put the patch on the board (without glue!) and draw a line with the pencil around the patch.
  • Apply a thin layer of glue to both the patch and to the board inside the marked area. Spread the glue evenly.
  • Let the glue dry for 10 minutes.
  • Place the patch on the repair area and apply pressure.
  • Use a hair dryer to gently heat the repaired area.
  • Apply firm pressure.
  • Let the glue dry for 24 hours.

 

Enjoy responsibly!

This inflatable board is meant for practicing water sports or just having fun on the water. It is not a lifesaving device. We recommend use of a Personal Flotation Device. Before going afloat, inform yourself about the weather and water conditions. Strong winds or strong currents can lead to life threatening situations. Stay off the water when a thunderstorm is nearby.