Carefully review the important maintenance information and terms of warranty below. Failing to properly maintain our product may result in permanent damage to your Jimmy Styk and will be subject to the loss of warranty coverage.

With great fun comes great responsibility. Not really, but it is extremely important that you follow a few simple maintenance habits to prolong the life of your Jimmy Styks stand-up paddleboard. By following the maintenance steps listed below, you will be protecting your investment and prolonging the fun and adventure that await with Jimmy Styks!

The following care tips will preserve the life of your Jimmy Styks:

1.) Store board in a dry, cool environment.

2.) Keep board out of direct sunlight as much as possible (especially the deck pad).

3.) Set board top-down when outdoors to keep deck pad out of sun.

4.) Do not leave in hot environments (cars, outdoor sheds, etc.).

5.) Do not store in damp environments (ie. board bag).

6.) Close vent plug before each use, Open vent plug after each use.

7.) Periodically inspect vent plug for wear or cracks.

8.) Remove and store fins after each use.

9.) Be vigilant to avoid dings & cracks.

10.)Exercise caution at all times. Your board is a fragile piece of equipment.

The Board
Respect the Styk. Sun, sand and saltwater will degrade any man-made material over time.

Direct Sunlight may destroy your board.

Even mild sunlight can damage a board if left in the direct sunlight for a period of time. On a mild day in the mid to high 70's, the inside of a car can reach 170 F. The same is true inside your SUP, never leave exposed to direct sunlight when out of the water, always keep in the shade when not in the water. At approximately 165 F all EPS foam begins to out gas and become unstable. If you must expose you board to direct sunlight during transport or temporary storage it is safest to keep the white (bottom) pointing up. Never leave a deck pad exposed and pointing to the sun if it is dry. The effects of heat absorption are amplified when Deck pads are left pointing to the sun. Overheating your board is not covered by manufacturing warranty!

Do not store your paddle board in the board bag for extended periods of time.

Bags are intended to be used for transportation protection, not full time storage. Prolonged storage of a wet board in a wet board bag will have adverse effects on the finish of your board, leading to the possibility for mold, and osmotic blisters if left in hot moist environments. Storing your boards in direct sunlight in a board bag is not the same as putting them in the shade. Board bags will collect heat and potentially cook your boards inside the bags.

Vent Plug (SUP)
The air plug is located above the center fin and along the stringer. It regulates the air pressure contained within the water tight skin of the paddleboard. It is very important that you:

Close the air plug before each use.
Open the air plug after each use.

Regulating the internal air pressure of your paddleboard is the most important maintenance task involved with your stand-up paddleboard. Opening the air vent allows air to escape freely to avoid over pressurization. Neglecting the air vent maintenance may compromise the integrity of the water tight skin or cause severe de-lamination. Leaving the air vent open while in use will allow water and moisture to enter the foam core resulting in a heavy, "water-logged" paddleboard.

The Fins
A healthy fin is a happy fin. Keep your fins in good condition by removing them after each use. Storing your fins in fitted bags is an excellent way to keep them damagefree. A damaged fin may dramatically reduce the paddleboards performance.

Damage to the fin incurred while attached to the paddleboard may result in severe damage to the fin box, the water tight skin and the foam core. Attach the fin firmly before you go riding.

Paddles require sizing before Use. Please read the following paddle sizing instructions:

30 Day Limited Warranty

Jimmy Styks offers a limited 30 Day Warranty Against Defects in Materials and Workmanship.

Terms of Warranty:
Your Jimmy Styks product is warrantied to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of no more than 30 days from the date of purchase. If the product does not conform to the warranty, Jimmy Styks, at its discretion will issue a new, like new, or similar model product, excluding any shipping charges. Warranty extends to original purchaser only and is non-transferable, sales receipt and original packaging materials are required.

Warranty:
Jimmy Styks will make every effort to produce boards to the highest quality and standards in the industry. We do quality checks in our factories in Asia and in our warehouses in North America in an effort to guarantee each boards' quality before shipping. Because of the nature of surfing and paddle boarding we can not warranty the performance of any board or shape for individual riders and varying levels of skills and abilities. Furthermore, we can not guarantee against damage or breakage and can not protect or warranty against circumstances outside of our control. In the event of a new board being removed from a box and not in good condition please contact the office for resolution. You will be asked for a copy of a sales receipt and photo's of the damage in question, as well as original packaging material to verify if damage was due to shipping. If it is deemed a manufacturing or material flaw, we will issue an RMA number. This number along with the damaged product will need to be returned to the closest warehouse (Vancouver or Huntington Beach) at customer's expense. Upon physical review Jimmy Styks will make it's final determination as to the nature of the damage or flaw and issue a replacement product (model depends on availability), or store credit. Shipping will be the responsibility of the customer. We are not responsible for damage or defects once the board has been used (damage is defined as impact with any object or material, damage due to dropping loading, unloading, or transport, alterations or modifications, repairs, natural disasters, fires, temperatures below 40 degrees F, or above 110 degrees F, any further use of a board once a claim has been reported, transport or storage of a board with a closed air valve, use of a board in the water with a loose or removed air valve, failure to clean and service air vent valve, storage of a board in extremely hot or humid conditions including a wet or damp board bag).

Returns and exchanges:
Jimmy Styks will exchange any new, unused product for company credit providing it is accompanied by original sales receipt and all original packaging. This will not include any shipping charges or expenses. Product must be in new condition and will be subject to the inspection of staff.

Shipping:
Jimmy Styks will make every effort to ship products within 2 business days. Because of the special shipping rates we have secured with our shipper we do not schedule pick-ups daily. Shipping rates can fluctuate based on fuel charges, however once a board is ordered shipping will not change. Listed shipping prices and times are based on USA 48 State shipping only. For orders outside of the 48 states, and Canada, please contact us directly to secure the best shipping options. Any boards shipped internationally will also have broker fees billed separately. Inspect your boxes before signing for your shipment. Please call for volume shipping prices. Estimated arrival dates are not guaranteed, weather, shipping volume, and other unforeseen events can affect delivery times.

Sale Prices:
Jimmy Styks will offer various sales and promotions online. During these temporary sales, all advertised prices are in U.S. Dollars. (USD). Shipping is not included in this pricing unless stated as part of the sale. Jimmy Styks will honor pricing of any order placed during a sale or promotion. Deposits made during a sale period will hold the price for 30 days at which point the pricing will revert to normal pricing, or deposit refunded minus any processing fees. Sales and promotions are subject to change without notice. Promotion codes can be changed and discontinued without notice.

Currency, taxes and payment methods:
All sales, will be in U.S. Dollars (USD). Credit Card transactions will be processed in USD. We do not accept personal checks. Commercial accounts will be required to wire transfer funds in USD. In the event of a credit card transaction by commercial customers Jimmy Styks will charge a separate processing fee, which can reach 9% for international orders. Funds must clear before order is finalized and shipped.