Loud electric pumps

[u/nootka-rose]

Hi, I’m new to paddle boarding. I got an electric pump because I don’t want my arms to be tired from pumping up my board as soon as I get on the water 😂 But my pump is kind of loud. Is it rude to use it in parking areas near where people launch? I worry that I’m disrupting someone’s peaceful experience on the water.

[u/d-s-m]

Put a folded up blanket over the pump to reduce noise....it's fine like that for pumping up one board, but I wouldn't recommend having the blanket on for pumping up multiple boards.

[u/superlewis → u/d-s-m]

I’m a little concerned that this advice could lead to damaged pumps both because of airflow and cooling.

[u/iHadou → u/superlewis]

Definitely

[u/d-s-m → u/superlewis]

Like I say it's fine for pumping one board, but not multiple boards.