Care and feeding
Don't store the board in direct sunlight; keep it as cool as possible and avoid hot places.
If the board is not in the water, protect it by putting in a board bag; if you do have to leave it in the sun, place the lightest color of the board upwards and cover it.
Store the board on its nose, not its edges.
Clean the board after use by rinsing it with clean, cool water.
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Paddling
Swim fins are suggested; keep your head behind the nose of the board, when you catch a wave grab the nose and a rail. Lift up on a rail and put your weight on the opposite side to turn.