FAQ

HOW DURABLE IS A T-SPORT BOARD'S?

T-Sport is built to withstand even the wildest of adventures. Our premium boards won't let you down, giving you the freedom to explore any stretch of the water.
We have personally used our boards in various conditions for 3 years and they never let us down, we recommend you what we have been using ourselves for many years.

HOW DO I DISPOSE OF MY BOARD PACKAGING PROPERLY?

Our packaging is a biodegradable polymer made from non-toxic natural recycled materials, that will be broken down by microorganisms in 180 days.

CAN I LEARN TO PADDLE BOARD ON A T-SPORT BOARD?

Yes, absolutely! All T-Sport boards are inflatable boards so they’ll even kinder on your body when you fall – which will probably happen quite a bit when you start. But, all T-Sport boards are super stable so they’re great to learn on. You don’t want to be starting your SUP journey on a bendy wobbly board.

HOW DO T-SPORT BOARDS COMPARE TO ‘HARD’ BOARDS?

When inflated correctly and used for general Stand Up Paddling you will hardly notice any difference. For high performance surfing you will find you will have to adapt your style as the board rides differently to a ‘hard’ board but still rides well. The biggest benefit is that you can deflate, roll up and stash your T-Sport inflatable board in the back of the car with ease, take it on a plane, hike up a mountain….so transporting it further afield is much, much easier than a 10 ft+ hardboard!

HOW LONG CAN I LEAVE THE BOARD INFLATED FOR?

Over time you will experience some loss of pressure especially with temperature changes but just top it up before you hit the water. The board should be stored out of direct sunlight and if you are not going to use it for a while you should reduce the pressure to below 15 psi.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO STORE THE BOARD?

T-Sport boards are super durable and so you can store them pretty much how you’d like depending on your situation. You can store the board rolled up in the bag, or fully inflated or partially inflated – it’s up to you. If you don’t plan to use your board for a long time we recommend you store it in a cool, dry place and loosely rolled. We’d also recommend giving your board a nice clean and dry it off before storing it away.

HOW MUCH PRESSURE CAN I PUT IN THE BOARD?

You won’t need to put more than 15 psi in your board. Above this pressure you will see no increase in stiffness but you will find the valve is hard to push down to deflate the board and it takes longer to inflate. For general use 12-13 psi is best. Heavier riders will benefit from pressure closer to 15psi.

HOW DO I MAINTAIN MY BOARD?

T-Sport boards are super durable and easy to take care of but a little love now and again will keep the board looking good for the longest time. Ideally wash it down with fresh water after each use, keep it out of direct sunlight and store loosely rolled. Inflatable boards don’t like to be cooked in the sunshine so keeping it cool and in the shade when not in use is key to a long and fruitful relationship.

WILL HOT SUN CAUSE THE BOARD TO OVER INFLATE?

No, but we don’t recommend leaving your board in direct sunlight for prolonged periods. Following this advice will keep your board in good working order for as long as possible.

HOW DO I ATTACH THE HOSE OF MY PUMP TO THE BOARD?

First off, remove the dust cap from your value. Before you do anything – when your board is completely deflated and before attaching the hose to the board, ensure that the centre pin in the valve is in the upmost position by pushing it in and turning to the right. You will make this mistake at least once, maybe more but it’s super frustrating if you’ve not pushed the pin out before you start pumping as you board will deflate once you remove the hose. When connecting the pump hose, push it into the valve and twist to the right with some force. You will find it quite stiff to start with but it will get easier over time. 

HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY ON MY BOARD?

We will be offering a 5 year warranty for each board bought from the 2019 range. All you need to do is keep a copy of your receipt.

WHY ARE SOME OF YOUR PRODUCTS MADE IN CHINA?

The first thing we look at when it comes to producing our products is where can we find not only the best materials but also the best team to put them together. Long gone are the days when China was seen as a low quality producer. Modern China has some of the best and most skilled textile workforce in the world with a work ethic and attention to detail to match. We could easily have based the factory anywhere but the level of quality and work ethic we found in China greatly surpassed anything else.

We design everything in house at our UK based development centre using feedback from over 12 countries and tens of thousands of paddlers worldwide. Only when we are absolutely satisfied that what we have designed is a better version of what we had before will we take it to final prototyping and series production. Both our UK and Chinese based teams only let the very best products reach the beaches and waterways of the world.