The following areas should be checked regularly for any signs of wear and tear on your sail:
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Any dents, wrinkles, imperfections or heavy scratches on the monofilm or X-Ply material, particularly around the boom, foot, clew, head and leech of the sail. |
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The downhaul pulley attachment point, the clew eyelets, the mast plug attachment point. |
To give your sail a long life: |
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Always rig your sail on grass if possible. For rigging instructions, please read the Rigging & Tuning Guides that are supplied with every NeilPryde RS:X sail. These manuals can also be downloaded from the NeilPryde RS:X website: www.neilpryde-rsx.com
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DO NOT force the mast into the sleeve of your RS:X sail. Carefully feed the sleeve over the mast as shown in the rigging video. |
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Sails are damaged easily when left to flap in the wind, so take care when the sail is not rigged & under tension (ie. During rigging or de-rigging). |
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Always protect your sail from the sun when not in use. The harmful effects of the sun's rays cause the monofilm material of any sail to breakdown over time. After windsurfing, always de-rig shortly after sailing or protect with a beach cover. |
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Always de-rig your sail after use. For storage, roll the sail tightly from the head, and use the sail bag provided - this helps to prevent premature wear of the monofilm. Take care not to crumple the sleeve when rolling your sail.
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If possible, we recommend that you store your sail lying flat on the ground & horizontal. Do not place heavy objects on top of the sail whilst in storage. If it must be stored in a vertical position, ensure that the luff pocket rests on the ground. |
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If storing your sail away for the winter or for an extended period of time, always rinse in fresh water. |
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Warm water and mild detergent may be used to remove persistent dirt. |
