It sounds like you have found what we call &apos;The Bump&apos;! 
The bump can be seen on the back of every single Inflatable board in the world. It is where the drop stitch material has to be cut in order to fit in the inflation valve. On some boards, the Bump is hidden under the fins, but is always there.
It is absolutely nothing to worry about, but if you are still concerned, then watch George explain it in a little more detail below. https://youtu.be/_VJhN780yMM

The Bump

The difference is mostly down to the way each of us are using the term max weight.&#xA0; 
   
We are quoting the max weight of the actual paddler. This takes into consideration the experience of a rider up to a particular weight. We make sure the standing area of a board is wide enough and of the right profile to handle a rider of the max weight while giving an authentic paddling experience. What many brands do is suggest the total weight a board can take including a passenger. What this doesn&#x2019;t tell you is whether the board is suitable of someone of a certain weight as a solo paddler or how it will perform. Basically 1kg of body weight is equal to 1 litre of board volume so many &apos;max rider weights&apos; simply indicate the point at which the board will start to sink. It&#x2019;s another thing entirely to make a board with the right shape and profile to ride well.&#xA0; 
   
 Width is a key dimension as well. For example you could make a 16 foot&#xA0;board with a high volume but only 24&#x201D; of width and it would be a nightmare to paddle and even worse with a passenger. Super unstable. So the wider the board the more stable it is and the better it can support a rider and a passenger. Our 10&#x2019;8&#x201D; Ride for example is great for riders up to 100kgs as it has the width in the right place. You could also add a small passenger to the board and it would still work well.

Max Rider Weight

How much pressure should you put in your board?

We recommend inflating your board between 15-22psi. For heavier riders we recommend aiming for 18-22psi and for lighter riders we suggest 15-18psi. If you&apos;re unsure, aim for 18psi or until you can no longer push down on the pump (with your arms locked and knees bent) as this means your board will provide the perfect stiffness for your weight. It is also worth considering the type of paddling conditions on the day. If the conditions are choppy, you&apos;re taking a passenger or you are playing in some surf, we recommend adding a little more air.
It is impossible to over inflate your board using a Titan hand pump so you could keep pumping all day long but once you hit 22+psi you have hit the maximum stiffness for the board so will simply burn up valuable energy that you could be using on the water.

Board Pressure

Information - plus a helpful video - on how to roll your board.

Firstly, we recommend having your All-Terrain Bag open and ready to go, with your board deflated and your board strap nearby. 
Place your pump at the nose of the board, leaving a little bit of room around the nose so that you can wrap this over the pump, this will help keep the pump secure and in place.
Roll the board around the pump, keeping the pump as square as possible with the rails of the board. The tighter you roll your board, the easier it will be to fit in your All Terrain Bag, but avoid putting too much tension around features like the fin box (if your board has removable fins).
Once you have finished rolling your board, grab you board strap and wrap this around to secure.
When you place your board in the All Terrain Bag, you will find a strap attached to the inside of the bag. Fixing this around the board will help with board movement when out exploring. https://youtu.be/ordvO4LanFE?list=PL417PSCXW7WJcE-DHtJEa0vJ2TGYohVNt

How To Roll Your Board

Firstly we recommend having your Compact Bag open and ready to go. Deflate your board and have your board strap near to the tail of your board.
Fold your board in half along the centre. Place your pump at the nose end of the board, leaving a little bit of room so that you can wrap this over the pump, this will help keep the pump secure and in place.
Roll the board around the pump, keeping the pump as square as possible with the rails of the board. The tighter you roll your board, the easier it will be to fit in your Compact Bag. Don&apos;t be concerned if the dark blue stringer is folding and puckering slightly, this is to be expected.
Once you have finished rolling your board, grab your board strap and wrap this around to secure, place it in your compact bag, zip it up and head off on your next adventure! https://youtu.be/sFssnrGqH_Y

Packing a Compact

Here are some tips on how to insert your RSS battens:
1. Inflate the board to 1psi - this is when the board has just taken shape and has enough air for it to &apos;pop out&apos;.
2. When fitting or removing the battens, put the board on its side and straddle it, either pulling the batten towards you into the pocket using the velcro tab or pulling it out of the pocket away from you.
3. If needed, you can use water, vaseline or silicone spray on the batten to act as a lubricant.
Below are two videos, the first shows you how to insert our Orange (post-2021) battens. The second shows you how to use our grey battens (2020 or earlier). https://youtu.be/c3JrS6asCOY // https://youtu.be/fy3l79-cmNQ?list=PL417PSCXW7WKQ_x71pLJfhqrGZ-EHMjG_

How To Insert RSS Battens

Leaving your board inflated over a long period of time.

The boards are designed to be inflated, so you can leave them blown up all season if you would like. Over time, you may experience some loss of pressure, especially with temperature changes so we recommend adding some more air into your board before paddling on the water.
For top tips on storing your board, check out our How to store you board article.

How Long Can It Be Inflated

If you have a board from our 2020 range, you can use our M6 threaded Camera Mount. We have our paddle board accessories mount page on our website if you&apos;d like to take a look at options for earlier boards.
Watch our video here of James from our Customer support team talking through how to attach, rotate and remove your camera mount. https://vimeo.com/580224704

How To Mount a Camera

Inserting Click Fins to your Compact SUP.

When inserting your click fins, line the fin up with the fin box and ensure it is pushed down before sliding backwards to click into place. If you have the older style you will need to tighten the grub screws, on each side of the fin box. If you have a new style you will need to insert the securing pin and can tighten the grub screw for added security if you would like. https://youtu.be/wbAglWTkZwM

How To Insert Click Fins

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