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New Samoa SUP by Sevylor Now Shipping!

Hello All,

As the California Factory Rep for Coleman Outdoor, I wanted to get the word out on the latest generation of Samoa is now avaialble. Shipping since late Feb 2010.

Recent improvements include enhanced shaping and stiffening of the side rail sections. Improved color scheme (to replace the blan Gray colors). Vastly improved inflation pump that is included in each Samoa kit. You can now fully inflate the board easily to 10psi or more.

Each board comes with a neat carry case that doubles as a backpack. It even has pockets made to hold the Maui SUP Paddle that is also available from our local dealers.

It is strongly suggested that SUP riders invest in proper floation devices. Check local laws where applicable. I would suggest our SOS line of inflateable vests. They are fully rated by the USCG and reduce the cumbersome feel of traditional jackets.

Suggested Retail Price on the Samoa is $799. You will likely find better deals if you look around.

Suggested Retail Price on the Maui Paddle is $99 for either the 72" or 80" version.

Our Samoa product is a great entry level product. Designed to be affordable to beginners and allow them to develop their skills before investing in more expensive hard boards. Also great for travel and swift water Paddleboarding.

For more info go to http://www.sevylor.com/Samoatrade-Standup-Paddleboard-P1929C43.aspx

Comment by Peter Thompson on July 1, 2010 at 12:31pm: Just tried the board this morning at the Cove in Kihei, Maui, Hawaii . . . actually better than I thought it would be . . . stable, easy to paddle, caught some 2-3 footers, easy to catch waves, not a great turner, but with digging in the paddle, I could turn the board, won't be my everyday board, but will take it on travels to Costa Rica and Bali . . .

Comment by Samoa SUP on September 27, 2010 at 6:35pm: I just took delivery of my sevylor samoa (2010 model) last week and it took hours to inflate, with 3 people. Not sure if we didn't have the spring valve properly situated or what. Is there an electric or battery-operated pump I can use? I plan on using this as my everyday board, but since inflation was a nightmare I'm considering trading it up for a standard board. Can you offer any suggestions? Also, I found the nylon handle in the middle of the board to cut the circulation off to my fingers, but found a super-simple solution at home depot...self-sealing pipe insulation :)

Comment by Joe Tinghitella on September 27, 2010 at 8:15pm: Currently, I know of no electic pump options. The issue is achieving the 10psi pressure. The board should not take more than 10 minutes max to inflate. Be sure the spring loaded valve is turned to the closed position during the inflation. When the valve is pushed in and turned, it can be held open...this is for deflating only. That might be your issue. Try it and let me know. Good solution on the handle.

Comment by Samoa SUP on September 28, 2010 at 3:24am: Ok, I'm a bit confused. When we took the board out, I believe we did not push in & turn the valve. After talking to a rep in the call center, it seems we should have. But it sounds like you're saying not to push it in & turn it? If I push it in & turn counter clockwise, isn't that the closed (inflating) position? I'm wondering if there is a video tutorial out there for those of us who, for whatever reason, find this initial inflation way too confusing. Maybe they will consider for the next model imprinting the position of the valve for inflation & deflation right on the board. I'm sure once I figure this out, I will wonder why I had to make it so difficult...

Comment by Joe Tinghitella on September 28, 2010 at 12:31pm: The spring loaded valve needs to be closed so the pressure can build inside the air bladder. The valve's ability to twist and remain fixed open is for letting it out. If it stays open during inflation, you will work much harder to inflate. Not sure who you spoke with at the call center, but they may not have had the full understanding.

Comment by Samoa SUP on September 30, 2010 at 1:57pm: thanks so much for your comments. I'm thinking it must have been in the open position...i'll check it out this weekend. once the board is fully inflated, which position should the valve be in...closed (inflation) or open (deflation)...? also, my guage seems to be functional only to a point. no matter how stiff the board gets, the gauge does not register past 5 psi. is there an after-market guage that can be used, or do i need to contact coleman?

Comment by Joe Tinghitella on September 30, 2010 at 2:04pm: The only time to open the valve and twist lock it in the open position is when you want to deflate the board. If the guage is not working you can send it in to Coleman following the warranty instructions in the packaging. A good rule of thumb is to keep inflating the board until you cannot push the handle of the pump down using all of your body weight.

Comment by Samoa SUP on April 29, 2011 at 6:19am: Finally I figured out how to comment back to you from our Samoa inflatable discussions last fall- I think I sent a friend request when I was trying to figure out how to get to the comment page...oops. Anyway, THANK YOU for your direction. It turns out I did not push in and lock the valve. The inflation took less than 10 minutes last night. It wasn't bad, but I would be interested in an electric pump if one becomes available for this board! The guage doesn't seem to work at all, but I figure no need to send it out to Coleman...I think I'll know when it's inflated enough. Thanks again for the tips, I just couldn't imagine 2 hours!

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