O'Brien warranty for water sports
The short version
O'Brien doesn't cover everything, but keeps towable products and non-towable products covered to 1 year. That full coverage is the same as most of the 8 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From O'Brien's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to 1 year
- Partial coverageTowable products1 year
- Partial coverageNon-towable products3 months
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Cracks
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original buyer only and cannot be transferred.
- Keep your receipt: claims need proof of purchase from an authorized O'Brien dealer and an authorization number.
- Start with the store you bought it from; O'Brien's online warranty form is the backup.
- Commercial use (rentals, camps, Airbnb, lessons) is not covered.
How other brands compare for water sports
- 1. Connelly13/100 · Full: None
- 2. HO Sports13/100 · Full: None
- 3. Hyperlite13/100 · Full: None
- 4. Liquid Force13/100 · Full: None
- 6. Onyx13/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for water sports.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- evoPacific Northwest and Mountain West storesMost items366 days
- BackcountryMost items90 days from delivery
- REIMost items90 days
- TargetMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
Show all 13 stores
- Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
- West MarineMost items60 days
- Sun & Ski SportsTexas and Southeast storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for water sports where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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