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LindsD Sep 2023 6:46am, 11 Sep 2023 63,815 posts	Quote Pin LindsD And yes. No strap for white water and attach to buoyancy aid otherwise
HappyG(rrr) Sep 2023 7:17am, 11 Sep 2023 47,722 posts	Quote Pin HappyG(rrr) Hi Linds, I thought you did SUP too. Does son teach in a company or public facility or his own business even? To anyone - how important is cleaning these inflatable boards? I see people wiping them down with towels but I just tend to put mine away pretty soaking! G
LindsD Sep 2023 7:35am, 11 Sep 2023 63,819 posts	Quote Pin LindsD His friend runs a business and he works for him but only at weekends in the summer.
LindsD Sep 2023 7:37am, 11 Sep 2023 63,820 posts	Quote Pin LindsD For biosecurity I think you are meant to clean them but I'm not sure how long between uses is long enough for the nasties to die.
halfpint Sep 2023 7:47am, 11 Sep 2023 40,026 posts	Quote Pin halfpint Having dealt with some mouldy club boards I think it’s worth drying off if not using regularly.
Mandymoo Sep 2023 7:55am, 11 Sep 2023 17,325 posts	Quote Pin Mandymoo I wipe my down after every use and also wash it when been used in the sea I can confirm that Linds son is a fabulous instructor 😁 👋 at LindsD
LindsD Sep 2023 8:44am, 11 Sep 2023 63,823 posts	Quote Pin LindsD Thank you. I will pass that on. Our Fetchie paddleboard day was such a highlight of last year.
LindsD Sep 2023 8:45am, 11 Sep 2023 63,824 posts	Quote Pin LindsD
HappyG(rrr) Sep 2023 8:52am, 11 Sep 2023 47,723 posts	Quote Pin HappyG(rrr) Great pic! G
Mandymoo Sep 2023 10:34am, 11 Sep 2023 17,328 posts	Quote Pin Mandymoo I loved it, had so much and learnt so much too