Knowledge Base

Noticed a small raised bulge on your inflatable paddleboard? It's completely normal and caused by the rigid valve mounted on the opposite side. Here's why it happens, why it won't affect your board, and how to spot the rare cases that need a closer look.

If your paddle keeps slipping or shortening mid-stroke, don't write it off as faulty — it's nearly always the clamp tension, and it's a two-minute fix with no tools. Here's how to firm it up and keep it there.

A broken fin is one of the easiest fixes on an inflatable board — it's a removable part, and on Wave's quick-release system it swaps out in seconds with no tools. Here's how to take the old one off, fit a new one, and make sure it clicks home securely.

Spotted a raised bubble on the deck of your board? Take a breath — most of the time it's a cosmetic lift in the foam pad, and your board is perfectly safe to paddle. But some bubbles do signal something more serious. Here's how to tell the difference in a couple of minutes.

A seam leak is different from a surface puncture — it sits on the structural join of the board, and it's usually a manufacturing fault rather than something to glue over. Here's how to confirm it really is the seam, and the right way to get it put right.

A small puncture isn't the end of your board — it's a 20-minute job with the kit that came in the box. This guide walks you through finding the hole, prepping the area, and applying a patch that holds, so you're back on the water with confidence.

A valve that leaks is one of the most fixable problems on an inflatable board — and you already have the tool for it in your repair kit. This guide shows you how to confirm the leak really is the valve, then tighten, clean, or replace it to get back on the water.

If your board won't inflate or keeps going soft, don't panic — it's almost never a fault. Nine times out of ten the valve pin is simply in the wrong position, and it's a two-second fix. Here's how your Wave valve works and how to sort it.

Getting your Wave board to the right pressure is the difference between a rigid, glide-ready SUP and a soft, sluggish one — or a damaged one. Inflate to the PSI on your pump's gauge, never go past your board's maximum, and you're ready to hit the water. Here's how to do it right every time.