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Kitesurf Guide & Tips

Useful kitesurf tips, episode 1:

Published May 19, 2020 · by The GlissEvolution Team

 How to maintain your kitesurf pump: It's always tougher to inflate your kite with an old pump than with a new one.

In summary

  • To keep your pump working like new, use WD-40 silicone lubricant, available at GlissEvolution. Just be sure to never use grease.
  • Apply WD-40 to all friction points: the tube, the seal, and inside the pump.
  • Before you inflate your Kite, tap the pump on your thigh to dislodge any sand.
  • To check if your Kite is properly inflated, tap it with your finger or simply check the pressure gauge.

How to maintain your kitesurf pump:

It's always tougher to inflate your kite with an old pump than with a new one. To keep your pump working like new, use WD-40 silicone lubricant, available at GlissEvolution. Just be sure to never use grease. Apply WD-40 to all friction points: the tube, the seal, and inside the pump.

Before you inflate your Kite, tap the pump on your thigh to dislodge any sand. To check if your Kite is properly inflated, tap it with your finger or simply check the pressure gauge.

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