Sportsstuff warranty for water sports
The short version
Sportsstuff doesn't cover everything, but keeps whole product 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 Sportsstuff'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 coverageWhole product1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Fading
- Punctures
Good to know before you buy
- A receipt showing the purchase date is required; the claim needs a photo of the defect and the batch/lot number.
- Coverage only applies in the US and Canada.
- Kwik Tek replaces the item or part; it does not give refunds.
- Items bought used, open-box, or from liquidators or unauthorized sellers are 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
- 5. O'Brien13/100 · 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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