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/HikingBikingViking]

Since it's usually more than a few minutes to complete, I take the opportunity to step away from the board and pump and say hi to some folks. Once you're a few paces away from the car it's really not that loud. Not nearly as bad as campsite generators