When it comes to inflating your paddle board, you’ve got a choice to make: do you use a hand paddle board pump or an electric paddle board pump? Each has its own distinct pros and cons that we’ll highlight in this blog to help you make the most informed decision possible. Without further ado, let’s have a look at these factors to help you decide on the best paddle board pump type for you.
Benefits of Electric Pumps
Save Time and Energy - The major benefit that an electric paddle board pump has over a hand pump is the convenience that it offers. Electric works much faster with much less effort exerted than what is possible by hand, which lets you get into your SUP activities faster and feeling fresh and energised.
Prevent Overinflation - One of the most important things to avoid with your board is overinflation due to the significant damage that it can cause. Many electric pumps come equipped with PSI gauges to accurately measure the current pressure in the board and set a pressure target to inflate to. If you aren’t confident in being able to pump your board to the correct pressure by hand, then it’s well worth considering that electric may be the best paddle board pump option for you.
Remove All of the Air When Deflating - A lot of electric pumps can expel air from your board as well as put it in - which is a very useful feature when it comes to deflating your board. Of course, it’s perfectly possible to deflate your board without this feature, but being able to do so with your pump means that you can be sure that you’ve completely expelled all of the air and that it will fold away nicely when it's time to put it away.