Electric pumps: what to consider besides prices

SUPs have now become one of the most common leisure tools when it comes to watersports, given that they are easily transportable and usable both at sea and at the lake, but also on rivers and streams - depending on the type you choose, whether rigid or inflatable.

Inflatable models are certainly the most chosen, thanks to their versatility and ease of transport: once deflated, they can be stored comfortably in the trunk of your car or in the appropriate bag if you are a lover of two-wheel vehicles.

To do this, however, it is important to have the right tools at your disposal. For this reason, on this blog post, we want to show you why the electric pump is probably the best investment you can make if you are an "inflatable addict".

ADVANTAGE N.1 OF ELECTRIC PUMPS: ZERO STRESS

Many inflatable Stand Up Paddle enthusiasts, as well as some of our own customers, have commented that switching from manual to electric pumps has been a “point of no return”.

The first tangible advantage, in fact, is the absolute convenience with which you can inflate and deflate your board without having to move a single muscle, thereby also conserving all your energy to ride the waves!

ADVANTAGE N.2 OF ELECTRIC PUMPS: RAPIDITY 

The second great advantage, which is noticeable as soon as you turn on the electric pump, is the speed with which it is able to make your Stand Up Paddle reach the perfect pressure level.

Within just a few minutes, you will be able to inflate and deflate your board: just enough time to prepare to enter the water or leave again, and not a single moment wasted on your favourite pastime!

ADVANTAGE N.3 OF ELECTRIC PUMPS: VERSATILITY

One of the main criticisms made against electric pumps is that they always require an electric current to be within reasonable distance. But this is actually not the case!

There certainly exist models which, given the power supply and the energy they require, necessarily work through electric sockets. However, there are also many battery-powered models, or models which can be used via car cigarette lighters. These allow you to have much more freedom, inflating your Stand Up Paddle to perfection.

ADVANTAGE N.4: GREAT LONGEVITY

Another aspect which is not to be underestimated when purchasing a quality electric pump is the great longevity that it offers – both for itself and for the products it inflates.

Using an electric inflator correctly, in effect, is not as straightforward as you might think: it is sufficient to exaggerate even a little with the pressure level to irreparably damage the Stand Up Paddle. For this reason, too, all our electric inflators come onto the market with built-in pressure gauges, so that you never miss the pressure level recommended by the manufacturer.

ADVANTAGE N.5: THE INVESTMENT

Finally, the sore point of electric pumps: the price.

It is a proven fact that this device is more expensive than its hand or pedal counterparts, but it is important to understand why this is the case: this is due to the four reasons listed above, to which we would like to add the fact that purchasing an electric pump must not be seen as an expense, but an investment.

Because of it, you will tangibly improve the quality of your holiday and your activity, you will have a guaranteed device of absolute quality that will last for years and, last but not least, thanks to the inflation fittings for all the most common valves – a standard in all of our products - you can use it for many other types of inflatables.

Find out about all of our electric pump models here > https://www.scoprega.it/en/products/inflators/electric-pumps/