Deck pads are adhered to your board in a climate controlled facility in the last step of the production process. Shortly after, the boards are moved to a different location for a quality control inspection. During this inspection, air bubbles underneath the pad are eliminated by poking a fine needle to release the air. The 3M adhesive on the underside of the pad is still very tacky and the pad will re-adhere to the board. In some cases, bubbles do not present themselves during the inspection process. If air bubbles occur, you can eliminate them by using a needle or pin to release the air.Alternatively, bubbles may occur due to improper storage of the board. If you leave your board out inflated and in direct sunlight, bubbles can also appear on your board and deck pad. Always deflate your board after use and store in a dry, temperature controlled location to avoid any damage.If you have any questions, please reach out to us at team@retrospec.com or give us a call at (888)-488-2369.