How to fix valve leak issues on the Riot Mako 8.5 Air (or other inflatable SUPs or kayaks)

How to fix valve leak issues on the Riot Mako 8.5 Air (or other inflatable SUPs or kayaks)

If you are having issues with a leaking valve on your inflatable kayak or SUP, we have good news for you!  In majority of cases they can be easily fixed following some or all of these steps.  
  1. There is a repair kit with the Mako 8.5 Air and with most any inflatable product.  Use the tool (looks like a handle) included in the repair kit to tighten the valve which may solve the problem.
  2. If still leaking, remove the valve  and reinstall it. 
Here is a video produced by Newport Vessels that describes the steps better than we could do so here you go: