Severne board care guide

Taking proper care of your board will prolong its life and keep it looking good for longer. Here are a couple of tips on taking care of your board best possible.

UV

Always keep your board protected from the sun when not in use. If left for too long under the sun, the colors of your board could fade over time.

Parts

Make sure you use the correct screws and tools which come with the board.

Vent plug

All Severne boards feature a “Gore-Tex” air vent which regulates the internal pressure of the board automatically. There is no need to open or tighten it before sailing or flight. Do not try to adjust it.

Footstraps

Keep your footstrap screws tightened at all times. Check them regularly to make sure they haven’t worked themselves loose.

Damage

Check your board for dings and damage regularly. If the board is damaged, then repair it before sailing on it. 

Rigging surface and handling

Always try to set up your board on a non-abrasive surface to protect your board as much as possible. Use a board cover when the board is not in use.

STORAGE

Do not store your board wet in a bag. Dry your board to prevent paint blisters. Avoid unnecessary exposure to UV. Store the board in a vertical rack, but if horizontally, always keep the deck down.

Warranties

Visit our warranties page.

Replacing the gore-text air vent

1.  Get a HEX socket size 16mm.

2. Warning don’t use any ratchet or handle – USE ONLY THE SOCKET PIECE.

3. Remove existing Gore-Tex Airvent.

4. Clean the inside of the board thread – make sure there is no silicone left.

5. On the new Airvent valve, add a tiny bit of silicon around the thread. Use gloves to apply. Remove any extra silicon.

6. Install the valve in the board manually.

7. Tighten the valve with the HEX socket (16mm). Apply force gently. Do not overtighten.

Check if the gore-text air vent is working

1. The board needs to be at room temperature (in the shade / or inside)

2. Place some soapy water around the mounted valve.

3. Place the board in the sun.

4. Bubbles should start to form within short time.