| To give your board a long life: |
| 1. |
Always protect your board from the sun when not in use. The harmful effects of the sun's rays cause all colours to fade. |
| 2. |
Make sure that the valve is always closed before going into the water. |
| 3. |
Use NeilPryde RS-X fins and foot straps. |
| 4. |
Tighten the foot strap screws firmly but don't over tighten them. |
| 5. |
The foot strap screws are subject to extreme loads & forces and should be checked regularly if still tight. |
| 6. |
Make sure you have no sand in your Deep Tuttle fin box before you attach the fin. |
| 7. |
Tighten the Deep Tuttle fin box screws tightly until the fin base is flush with the bottom. |
| 8. |
Regularly check your board for holes, coming from any damage. |
| 9. |
In case you find any damage make sure these are sealed and fixed properly before further use. |
| 10. |
Regularly check the footstraps, dagger-board and mast track mechanism for any sand or other obstacles that could cause failure. |
| 11. |
Store your NeilPryde RS:X board in a board bag to prevent unnecessary sun exposure, scratches, and other wear and tear while the board is not in use. |
| 12. |
DO NOT store your board wet. |
| Depending on the water you are sailing in, some times the rails and the bottom of the board may turn yellow. This does not mean that the white is fading because of the sun but it comes from the pollution in the water. It can easily be removed with car polishing cream. |
