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Table of Contents Liability Waiver •ReleaseandWaiverofClaimsAgreement Page4 •Arbitration Page4 •BindingEffectofAgreement Page4 •EntireAgreement Page4 •AssumptionofRisk Page4 Warnings & Safety •GeneralWarnings Page5 •ImportantSafetyRules Page5 •WeatherCondition&LocationWarnings Page5 Board Assembly •InstallingtheVentScrew Page6 •InstallingtheCenterFin Page7 •InstallingtheSideFins Page8 •InstallingaSurfLeash Page9 Paddle Assembly •CuttingPaddletoLength Page10 •HandleInstallation Page11 •HowtoHoldthePaddle Page12 Care & Maintenance •CleaningandStoringtheBoardandPaddle Page13 •CaringforaDamagedBoard Page13 Warranty Policy Page14
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Release of Liability, Claim Waiver and Assumption of Risk AgreementRelease and Waiver of Claims Agreement
Inconsiderationofyouruseofthisproduct,youherebyagreetothefollowing,tothefullestextentpermittedbylaw:
1)TowaiveanyandallclaimsthatyouhaveormayinthefuturehaveagainstNaishInternational,adivisionofNaluKaiIncorporated,oranyofitsagents,resultingfromuseofthisproductandanyofitscomponents;and
2)ToreleaseNaishInternational,adivisionofNaluKaiIncorporated,oranyofitsagentsfromanyandallliabilityfromanyloss,damage,injuryorexpensethatyouoranyusersofthisproductmaysuffer,orthatyournextofkinmaysuffer,asaresultoftheuseofthisproduct,duetoanycausewhatsoever,includingnegligenceorbreachofcontractonthepartofNaishInternational,adivisionofNaluKaiIncorporated,oranyofitsagents,inthedesignormanufactureofthisproduct.
Arbitration
Infurtherconsiderationofthesaletoyouofthisproductandanyofitscomponents,youherebyagreetosubmittobindingarbitrationanyandallclaims,whichyoubelieveyoumayhaveagainstNaishInternational,adivisionofNaluKaiIncorporated,oranyofitsagents,arisingfromtheuseofanyoftheNaishInternational,adivisionofNaluKaiIncorporatedequipment.ThearbitrationshallbepursuanttotherulesoftheAmericanArbitrationAssociation.
Arbitrationshallbecommencedwithinone(1)yearfromthedateonwhichanyallegedclaimfirstarose.Further,thearbitrationshallbeheldinMaui,Hawaiiunlessotherwisemutuallyagreedtobyallparties.ThesubmissiontotheAmericanArbitrationAssociationshallbelimitedandthearbitrationawardmaybeenforcedbyanycourtofcompetentjurisdiction.
Binding Effect of Agreement
Intheeventofyourdeathorincapacity,thisAgreementshallbeeffectiveandbindinguponyourheirs,nextofkin,executors,administrators,assignsandrepresentatives.
Entire Agreement
InenteringintothisAgreement,youarenotrelyinguponanyoralorwrittenrepresentationsotherthanwhatissetforthinthisagreementandUser’sGuide.
Assumption of Risk
Bypurchasing,usingandassemblingthisproduct,youareagreeingto:
1)Beboundtothetermssetforthbelow;and
2)Requireanyoneusingthisproducttobeboundbysuchterms.
Ifyouareunwillingtobeboundbytheseterms,returnthisproductbeforeuseforafullrefund.
Useofthisproductandanyofitscomponentsinvolvescertaininherentrisks,dangersandhazards,whichcanresultinseriouspersonalinjuryanddeath.Inusingthisproductyoufreelyagreetoassumeandacceptanyandallknownandunknownrisksofinjurywhileusingthisequipment.TherisksinherentinthesportcanbegreatlyreducedbyabidingtotheWarningandSafetyPrecautionslistedinthisUserGuideandusingcommonsense.
Warning and Safety PrecautionsGeneral warnings:
1)Stand-upPaddlingisadangeroussport.Useofthisproductexposestheusertounexpectedrisks,dangersandhazards.
2)Alwaysuseextremecautionwhenusingthisproduct.Neveractinacarelessmannerwhenusingthisproduct.Misuseofthisproductmayresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
3)Onlyusethisproductifyouareingoodphysicalhealth,andknowhowtoswim.
4)Youareresponsibleforyourownsafetyandthesafetyofothersaroundyouwhenusingthisproduct.
5)Ifyouareundertheageof18,youmusthavealegalguardianreadthesewarningsandsafetyprecautions.Donotusethisproductwithoutadultsupervision.
6)Donotusethisproductifyouareundertheinfluenceofalcohol,drugsormedications.
Important safety rules:
1)Beforeusingthisproduct,theusershouldtakelessonsfromacertifiedschool.Thisproductshouldnotbeusedbyanyonewhoisnotexperiencedwithstand-uppaddling.
2)AlwayswearaCoastGuardApprovedpersonalflotationdevicewhenusingthisproduct.Thisproductisnotapersonalflotationdevice.
3)Neverusethisproductwithoutapropersurfleash.Aloosestand-upboardinthewaterisextremelydangeroustoyou,andeveryonearoundyou.Failuretouseasurfleashmayresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
4)Examineyoursurfleashaftereachuse,andreplaceitifyouseeanysignofwear.
5)Alwayswearahelmetandbootieswhenusingthisproduct.
6)Alwayspaddlewithanexperiencedpartnerwhenusingthisproduct.
Weather condition & location warnings:
1)AlwaysobserveCoastGuardrulesandregulationswhenusingthisproduct.
2)Neverusethisproductinoffshorewindconditions.
3)Neverusethisproductinmorethan10knotsofwind.Usingthisproductinwindyconditionsmayresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
4)Usecautionwhencarryingthisproduct.Carryingtheboardinwindyconditionsmayresultinseriousinjurytoyourselfandothersaroundyou.
5)Neverusethisproductinthunderstormsandlightningconditions.
6)Neverusethisproductinconditionsthatarebeyondyourability(suchas,butnotlimitedto,highsurf,riptides,currents,orriverrapids).
7)Neverusethisproductnearotherboattraffic,orwatercrafts.
8)Neverusethisproductnearcrowdedbeachesorwaters.
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Note:Ventscrewisnotsuppliedwithallmodels.WARNING:SelectNaishStand-upPaddleboardmodelsincludeaventscrew.TheventscrewMUST beinstalledontheseboardspriortouse.Failuretodosowillresultinwaterdamage.
Installing the Center FinNote:Useaflathead,orPhillipsheadscrewdrivertoinstallthesuppliedfin,metalplateandscrew.
1)Makesurethecenterfinboxiscleanandfreeofdebrisbeforeinstallingthefins.
2)Usingthescrew,slidethemetalplateallthewayforwardinthefinboxifthefintabisonthefrontofthefin,OR,slidethemetalplateallthewaybackinthefinboxifthefintabisontherearofthefin.
3)Holdingthefinatanangle,insertthemetalpinintothefinboxopening.
4)Keepingthefinatanangle,slidethefinintoposition.
5)Holdingthefinfirmly,pushthefinflushwiththefinbox.
6)Usingthescrewdriver,lineuptheholeinthemetalplatewiththeholeinthefintab.
7)Insertthescrewintothefintab. 8)Usingthescrewdriver,tightenthescrewintotheunderlyingmetalplate.
Installing the Vent Screw
1)Makesuretheventscrewholeiscleanandfreeofdebrisbeforeinstallation.
Note:SelectboardsmayalsoincludeaM8 insert behindtheventscrew.TheM8insertwillaccomodateauniversalmastbaseforawindsufingsailandrig.TheM8insertissealedanddoesnotrequireascrewplug.
2)Makesuresuppliedventscrewhasrubberringattached.
3)Tightentheventscrewstraight.
5)Removethewarningsticker.
4)Makesuretheventscrewisinstalledfirmlytoavoidwaterleakage,butdonotovertighten.
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1)Loosenhexscrewsbeforeinstallingthesidefinsandmakesurethefinboxesandhexscrewheadsarecleanandfreeofdebris.
2)Holdthefinfirmlyandpushthebaseofthefinintothebox.Pushdownfirmlyuntilthefinisflushwiththeboard.
3)Insertthehexscrewkeyallthewayintothehexscrewheadtoavoidstripping.
4)Tightenthehexscrewsdownagainstthetwoposts.
WARNING: DO NOTovertightenthehexscrews.Overtighteningcancausedamagetoyourfinsystem.Thehexscrewsonlyneedtobesnugenoughtoholdafinsecurely.
5)Checktoseethatthefinissecurebygrabbingthetopthirdofthefin,lightlytrytowiggleitoutofthebox.Ifyouareabletopullthefinoutofthebox,youwillneedtotightenthehexscrewsalittlemore.
WARNING: DO NOTovertightenthehexscrews.Overtighteningcancausedamagetoyourfinsystem.ThehexscrewsonlyneedtobesnugenoughtoholdanFCSfinsecurely.
Installing the Side Fins Installing a Surf Leash Note:Surfleashisnotsuppliedwithboard.WARNING:Neverusethisproductwithoutasurfleash.AlooseStand-upPaddleboardinthewaterisextremelydangeroustoyou,andeveryonearoundyou.Failuretouseasurfleashmayresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
Items needed:*Surfleash*Leashstring
Attaching a leash string to the board:
2)Threadtheloopthroughtheleashplug.
3)Pulltheloopupevenwiththeknot.
1)Foldtheleashstringinhalfandtietheendstogether.
1)OpentheVelcroleashattachmentandfeedtheflapthroughtheleashstring.
Attaching a surf leash to the board:
3)Pressontheboardandpullontheleashsimultaneously(asshown)toinsuretheleashattachmentissecure.
2)CloseallVelcroflapssecurely.
1)OpentheVelcroankleattachmentandwraptheflapssnugaroundyourankle.
Attaching a surf leash to your ankle:
3)Pullontheleashtoinsuretheankleattachmentissecure.
2)CloseallVelcroflapssecurely.
Note:SidefinsandfinboxesarenotincludedwithallNaishstand-uppaddleboards.BoardsthatincludesidefinboxesaccomodatestandardFCSfins.
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2)Usingafinetippermanentmarker,markalineontheshaftwhereyouwillmakethecut.WARNING: Makesuretocompensatefortheadditionallengthwiththehandleinstalled.
3)Wrapastripofmaskingtapearoundtheshaftwhereyouputyourmarktopreventsplinteringwhilecutting.
Cutting Paddle to Length1)Usingthemixingtrayandstirstick,mixtheepoxythoroughly.
2)Coattheinsideofthehandlewiththeepoxy.
3)Insertthehandleontotheshaft.Lineuptheflatsideofhandlewiththeoutwardfacingbladewhiletheepoxyisstillwet.
5)Oncethehandlehasdried,dripabeadofepoxyaroundhandleconnectiontopreventleakage.
Handle Installation
1)Tomeasurepaddlelength,standthepaddleuprightnexttoyouwiththetipofthebladetouchingtheground.
Supplies Needed: *Hacksaw*MaskingTape*SandingBlock*MediumGrit Sandpaper*TapeMeasure
*FineTipPermanent Marker*DustMask*5MinuteEpoxy*StirStick*MixingTray
5)Removethemaskingtape.Usingthesandingblock,sandtheendoftheshaftflatandsmoothouttheedge.
4)Usingthehacksaw,cuttheshaft.
Note:Paddlelengthisapersonalpreference.Werecommendthetotalpaddlelengthtobeapproxi-mately8”to12”aboveheadlevel,includingtheadditionallengthwiththehandleinstalled.
*Alongerlengthshaftisrecommendedfor racingandflatwatercruising.*Ashorterlengthshaftisrecommendedforwave riding.
8”-12”AboveHead
HeadHeight
Front of Blade
Front of Handle
4)Makesurethefront(flat)sideofthehandleisperfectlyparrallelwiththefrontsideoftheblade.
WARNING:Oncetheepoxydries,acrookedhandlecannotbestraightened.
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How to Hold the Paddle
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Correct Incorrect
BladeFacingForward
BladeFacingBackward
Care & MaintenanceCleaning and storing the board and paddle:
1)Thoroughlyrinsetheboard,surfleashandpaddlewithfreshwateraftereachuse.
2)Storetheboardandpaddleinacool,shadedlocationorroom.Storingtheboardandpaddleinahotlocation,orindirectsunlight(suchasinsideavehicle,heatedstorageroomorgarage)maycausedelaminationandotherseriousdamagetotheboard,deckpadandpaddle.
3)SomeNaishStand-upPaddleboardsincludeaventscrew.Theventscrewmustbeopenedontheseboardspriorto:*Storingtheboardforlongperiodsoftime;*Takingthemonairplanes;or*Transportingtheboardstohighaltitudes(suchasmountainlakesandrivers).
WARNING:Remembertoreinstalltheventscrewpriortouse.Failuretodosowillresultinwaterdamage.
Caring for a damaged board:
WARNING:Rocks,coral,sticksandotherdebriscanbehazardoustoyourboard.Useextremecautionwhencarrying,orhandlingyourboardinareasthatmayposeathreatofpuncture.
1)Ifapuncturedoesoccur,immediatelyleavethewateranddiscontinueuseuntiltheboardhasbeenprofessionallyrepaired.Failuretodosomaycausedelaminationandotherseriousdamagetotheboard.
2)Takeyourboardtoaprofessionalsurfboardrepairfacility,oryourlocalAuthorizedNaishDealerforrepairassistance.
3)Ifyouattempttorepairtheboardonyourown,epoxyresinMUSTbeusedfortherepair. DO NOTusepolyesterresintorepairanyNaishStand-upPaddleboard
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Warranty PolicyNaish warrants this product to be free from major defects in material or workmanship to the original purchaser for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is subject to the following limitations:
1)Thewarrantyisvalidonlywhentheproductisregisteredonlineatwww.naishsurfing.comwithinseven(7)daysfromthedateofpurchase.
2)Thewarrantyisvalidonlywhenthisproductisusedfornormalrecreationalactivitiesanddoesnotcoverproductsusedinrentalorschooloperations.
3)Naishwillmakethefinalwarrantydetermination,whichmayrequireinspectionand/orphotosoftheequipment,whichclearlyshowthedefect(s).Ifnecessary,thisinformationmustbesenttotheNaishdistributorinyourcountrywithprepaidpostage.ProductcanbereturnedonlyifareturnauthorizationnumberisgiveninadvancebytheNaishdistributor.Thereturnauthorizationnumbermustbeclearlylabeledontheoutsideofthepackage,oritwillberefused.
4)IfaproductisdeemedtobedefectivebyNaish,thewarrantycoverstherepairorreplacementofthedefectiveproductonly.Naishwillnotberesponsibleforanycosts,losses,ordamagesincurredasaresultoflossoruseofthisproduct.
5)Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverdamagecausedbymisuse,abuse,neglect,normalwearandtearincluding,butnotlimitedto,punctures,damageduetoexcessiveheatexposure,damagecausedbyimproperhandlingandstorage,damagecausedbyuseinwavesorshorebreak,boardbreakagecausedbyfallingorcrashinginsurfconditions,ordamagecausedbyanythingotherthandefectsinmaterialandworkmanship.
6)Thiswarrantyisvoidifanyunauthorizedrepair,changeormodificationhasbeenmadetoanypartoftheequipment.
7)Thewarrantyforanyrepairedorreplacementequipmentisgoodfromthedateoftheoriginalpurchaseonly.
8)Theoriginalpurchasereceiptmustaccompanyallwarrantyclaims.Thenameoftheretaileranddateofpurchasemustbeclearandlegible.
9)Therearenowarrantiesthatextendbeyondthewarrantyspecifiedherein.
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