The carbon material used in your mast can be seriously damaged by impact with a solid object, point loading or extended exposure to sunlight. This damage may not always be visible to the naked eye. Never place yourself in a situation where the breakage of your mast would make it impossible to return to the shore unaided and without assistance. For more information on the care and maintenance of your NeilPryde RS:X mast please read the User Manual provided with this product.
The following areas should be checked regularly for any signs of wear and tear on your mast:
-The boom attachment area
-The cam contact points
-The back end adjustment levers
To give your mast a long life: |
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Always protect your mast from impact damage or point loading. Even if there is no visible damage, the mast may be seriously damaged if it is dropped or knocked. |
| 2. |
Always de-rig your mast shortly after use. We recommend always using a padded mast bag for storage and transportation. |
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Carbon masts, like any masts, can be crushed or broken from over-tightening the boom. The best protection against this is to use only NeilPryde RS:X booms. |
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Use NeilPryde RS:X mast bases . The base must fit snugly into the bottom of the mast, and must extend into the mast by at least 11.5cm / 5' It is recommended that the base extend no more than 40cm / 15.75' into the bottom of the mast. The Neil Pryde RS:X extension, 48cm is generally only recommended for sails requiring more than 28cm extension. |
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When rigging a two-piece mast, ensure that the sections are fully engaged after sliding into the luff sleeve. The easiest way to check this is by running your hand along the luff sleeve before applying final downhaul tension. Any separation could cause the upper section or the ferrule to fail under load. |
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Mast-bases, mast ferrules, luff sleeves, sail cams, and all other components must be free from sand and grit. Be sure that all your rig components are clean before you rig up. Warm water and mild detergent may be used to remove persistent dirt. |
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Remember that all masts can be broken by even small waves, surf or shorebreak. Mast breakage resulting from use in breaking waves cannot normally be attributed to defects in manufacturing or material, and is therefore not normally covered under warranty. |
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Although NeilPryde RS:X carbon masts are treated with a UV resistant finish, all masts & windsurfing equipment should be kept out of the sun when not in use. |
