PRECISION MOLDED
STAND UP PADDLEBOARD
MANUAL AND WARRANTY
INFORMATION
Thank you for choosing a Hobie
Stand Up Paddleboard
How to Use
• Assume a comfortable stance with your feet positioned roughly shoulder width apart knees
slightly bent in a relaxed upright stance, shoulders back, looking straight ahead.
• Paddle grip. Place your top hand on end of handle and your bottom hand approximately 24” down
the shaft of paddle. Paddle in a comfortable forward motion, with arms slightly bent.
• To turn left concentrate paddling on the right hand side of the board to turn right concentrate
paddling on the left hand side of the board.
Safety
Paddle sports can be dangerous and physically demanding. Users of this product should understand
that participating in stand up paddling can result in serious injury or death. Observe all applicable
watercraft laws, and use common sense
GENERAL PADDLING INFORMATION
Start with an unmatched 63 years of revolutionary board building experience, Add the racing and
surfing DNA of Hobie’s team riders. The final result is a desire to push development boundaries,
and the results are unequaled.
The Hobie Stand Up Paddle Development Team has worked tirelessly developing a line of
boards that allows everyone the opportunity to explore and experience the sport of stand up
paddleboarding. From the elite racer to the paddle surfer to the family that simply enjoys being
on the water, Hobie’s line up of high quality stand up paddlerboards oers a board to fit your
stand up paddle lifestyle.
Hobie’s simple goal of making things better has never changed, and remains at the core of our
team of professional riders and board designers.
• View more stand up paddle instructional videos on line
http://www.hobie.com/stand-up-paddleboards/support
HEAD HEIGHT
12”-18”
FOWARD
Safety Check list
• Always paddle with others.
• Always wear a leash attaching you to the board.
• Wear a Coast Guard approved personal otation
• device
• Always wear protective clothing.
• Always paddle in safe conditions.
• Be aware of changing weather conditions.
• Avoid paddling in off shore wind or windy
conditions.
• Do not exceed your paddling ability; be aware of
your limitations.
• DO NOT use alcohol or mind altering drugs prior
to or while using this product.
Paddle Height Paddle Position
At Hobie we strive for the best overall strength to weight ratio utilizing our dierent
construction methods to fulfill current SUP demands. Our constructions are designed
to fit a variety of styles of SUP paddling and budgets.
Molding our boards is very important to Hobie as it guarantees that the shapes and
designs are replicas of our master shapes. Each molded design has been paired with
the construction we feel the board is best suited for with our eyes always focused in on
Strength, Weight, Price and most important Performance.
Below is our S-W-PR scale that will help you find the board and construction that best
meets your needs. All of our boards are very strong and light— most are not over 30
lbs. All fin boxes, handles, hold downs and leash plugs are installed into high density
foam for extra strength in all of our molded boards. In all SUP manufacturing there are
big variations of strength, weight, price and performance.
CONSTRUCTION STRENGTH WEIGHT PRICE RANGE
HCX S4 W3 $
DMX S1 W5 $
BCX S3 W3 $$
BCX4 S2 W3 $$$
BCX4R S5 W1 $$$
STRENGTH-WEIGHT-PRICE RATIO (S-W-PR)
Strength = S1 (Durable) to S5 (less Durable)
Weight = W1 (lighter) to W5 (Heavier)
BOARD CONSTRUCTION
STEP 1
Remove fin screw and
screw base from fin
STEP 2
Screw fin screw and base
together
STEP 3
Slide fin screw and base
into fin slot
STEP 4
Slide fin screw and screw
base to the rear of fin box.
STEP 5
Remove fin screw from
screw base.
STEP 6
Insert fin into fin slot in the
middle of the fin box and
slide forward
STEP 7
Line up the hole in the
base of the fin with the
screw base inside the box
STEP 8
insert screw into fin and
screw base and tighten.
CENTER FIN INSTALLATION
STEP 1
Fin key is located in the
center fin box
STEP 2
Back out the fin screw
until side fin box is clear
STEP 3
Insert fin with flat side
toward the center of the
board and slide the fin fully
back in the box and then
lever the front of the fin
down into the box.
STEP 4
Tighten screw snuggly
“DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN“
SIDE FIN INSTALLATION
TROUBLESHOOTING: CENTER FIN FIT
On Ocaasion, there may be a fit issue with the center fin, either too tight or too loose. This
is not an uncommon problem and can be easily fixed
Tight Fin
Take the center fin as shown, and gently use a sanding block
with 60 grit sandpaper ( recommended) or equivilent.
Sand at a slight angle taking more material o at the base of the
fin until edge becomes slightly beveled. Do this 4-5 times and
then try to insert the fin again. Repeat as necessary. Be sure to
only sand the base area of the fin that fits into the fin box
Loose Fin
Take the center fin as shown, and place a piece of masking tape
or equivilent on the fin as shown.
(Some boards do not have side ns)
2 WAY V - VENTING SYSTEM
Hobie has created a unique two-way vent system that equalizes
pressure due to temperature or altitude variation. Hassle free, no
unplugging, screwing or unscrewing required.
• Upon first use, be sure to check that the vent cap is tight.
Tighten vent using a quarter or large screwdriver
• THERE IS NO NEED TO UNSCREW VENT PRIOR, DURING OR
AFTER USE.
Attachment points are
molded into the surface of
the board
Be sure that all loops or
hooks are securley under
the metal bar inside of the
attachment point
MOLDED ATTACHMENT POINTS
Some molded epoxy SUPs come with built in attachment points
These inserts are molded in the boards to allow the user to attach or tie down items such as
coolers, fishing equipment, etc
These attachment points are intended on tying items down to your board.
DO NOT USE THESE TO TIE BOARD TO VEHICLES OR TO TOW
HOBIE 3:1 INTEGRATED HANDLE
H
HOBIE 3:1
INTEGRATED
HANDLE
3 in 1 Design
2 Way V Vent
Ergonomic Hand Hold
Integrated Security
Bar
for locks
INTEGRATED SECURITY BAR
A high strength stainless steel bar has been built in to the H3
handle. This allows the board to be secured using a simple
cable lock
ERGONOMIC HAND HOLD
Contour molded hand hold designed for easy access and a
secure and comfortable grip.
Ergonomic Hand Hold
Contour molded handhold designed for easy
access and a secure and comfortable grip
HOBIE STAND UP PADDLEBOARD REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION CARD
First Name
Last Name
Address
Store Where Purchased
Date Purchased
State / Province Zip / Postal CodeCity
EmailCountry
Model
Age of Primary User
Gender M
F
• After use rinse with fresh water.
• Keep the board clean and dry for
extended storage of board.
• Store indoors in a dry environment.
• Store the board pad down avoiding
direct sunlight.
• Avoid extreme heat or extreme cold for
extended periods of time.
• Avoid hitting sharp objects; this may
cause damage to the skin and core of
the board. If this occurs remove board
immediately from water and consult a
professional epoxy repair person.
• Do not stand on the board on land or
run the fins or board into the sand or
obstacles while in use.This can cause
severe damage to the board and in box.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM
Hobie Stand Up Paddleboards is collecting this information in order to serve our customers
better. We will not sell or trade your personal information with any other business or
organization. Void in any state where prohibited
• Online Registration - http://www.hobie.com/stand-up-paddleboards/support
• Mail in Registration - Remove completed card at perforation, ax postage and mail
Warning! Repair with Epoxy Resin only.
DO NOT USE Polyester Resins or Bondo for repairs.
BASIC CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Hobie Stand Up Paddleboards provides a limited one year board warranty.
Your warranty registration card is packaged with this owner’s manual or available online and should be completed
and returned within 30 days of the date of purchase. If you have problems with your board contact your dealer rst.
If you need further assistance, contact Hobie Stand Up Paddleboards. To help process any warranty problems,
please complete your warranty card on line or mail it directly to Hobie Stand Up Paddleboards.
Hobie warrants each stand up paddlboard to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period listed
below. Hobie Stand Up Paddleboards will repair or, at its discretion, replace defective parts.
The warranty period for the board is one year
This warranty does not cover:
• Normal wear and discoloration.
• Damage caused by abuse or failure to perform normal maintenance.
• Damage caused by hitting submerged objects or beaching
• Damage caused by mooring or storing board in water.
• Damage caused by alterations or modications.
• Transportation of board or parts to Hobie Stand Up Paddleboards or its dealers.
• Any board used as a rental or placed in commercial service.
• Any other consequential damage, incidental damages or incidental expenses, including damage to property.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation may not apply to you.
To Obtain Warranty Service: Within 30 days of discovering a defect, take your board, along with the proof of
purchase (sales receipt) to the authorized Hobie Stand Up Paddleboard dealer from whom you purchased your
board, unless you have moved or are traveling. In that case, take it to the nearest authorized Hobie Stand Up
Paddleboard Dealer.
Implied Warranties: Any implied warranties, including implied warranty of merchantability and tness for a particular
purpose, shall be no longer than the duration of this expressed warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Hobie Stand Up Paddleboards
makes no expressed warranties in addition to this limited warranty. Hobie Dealers have no authority to make
warranties on behalf of Hobie Stand Up Paddleboards in addition to, or inconsistent with, those stated herein.
To the extent any provision of this warranty is prohibited by Federal, State or Municipal law and cannot be
preempted, it shall not be applicable. This warranty gives you specic legal rights.
WARRANTY
HOBIE STAND UP PADDLEBOARDS
32921 Calle Perfecto #B
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
USA
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