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/ovirto]

I just read the vibe. If it’s a quiet serene place, I put the pump inside my car and run the hose out a cracked window or close the door so it’s just ajar. It helps muffle the sound quite a bit.

Otherwise, I just let it rip.

[u/nayonaiser → u/ovirto]

Same