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Utilisation et entretien du mat
07/03/2007 00:09
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. |
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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. |
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Utilisation et entretien des voiles
07/03/2007 00:08
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. |
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utilisation et entretien des ailerons
07/03/2007 00:07
Windsurfing fins are subject to extreme loads and forces and should be regularly checked for any signs of wear and tear. The fin used in your board can be seriously damaged by hitting a solid object or the ground. This damage may not always be visible to the naked eye. Never place yourself in a position where the breakage of your fin would make it impossible to return to shore unaided and without assistance. The tip, trailing edge and leading edge of this fin are sharp and can cause cuts. Take care to avoid these sharp edges with your hands, legs or feet especially during water starting. |
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Utilisation et entretien du flotteur
07/03/2007 00:06
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| To give your board a long life: |
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Always protect your board from the sun when not in use. The harmful effects of the sun's rays cause all colours to fade. |
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Make sure that the valve is always closed before going into the water. |
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Use NeilPryde RS-X fins and foot straps. |
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Tighten the foot strap screws firmly but don't over tighten them. |
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The foot strap screws are subject to extreme loads & forces and should be checked regularly if still tight. |
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Make sure you have no sand in your Deep Tuttle fin box before you attach the fin. |
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Tighten the Deep Tuttle fin box screws tightly until the fin base is flush with the bottom. |
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Regularly check your board for holes, coming from any damage. |
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In case you find any damage make sure these are sealed and fixed properly before further use. |
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Regularly check the footstraps, dagger-board and mast track mechanism for any sand or other obstacles that could cause failure. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Réparation de domage mineur sur le flotteur
07/03/2007 00:02
Réparation mineure
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Dry the damaged board and hole sector. |
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Using 80 to 120 sanding paper sand around the hole. |
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Fill the hole with dense putty (Epoxy and Micro Balloons) |
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Once cured, sand with 80 to 120 sanding paper. |
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Laminate 2 slightly different size glass or carbon fabric patches (fabric weight around 160gr) with Epoxy. |
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Once cured, apply some putty (Epoxy + micro balloons) over the glass or carbon patches. |
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Once cured, sand surface carefully with 100 to 120 sanding paper. |
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Fill pin holes with polyester filler (like Bondo).
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Sand wet with 400 wet sanding paper.
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Spray primer (facultative).
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Sand wet with 400 to 800 wet sanding paper.
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Paint. (Grey pantone number: 877 C / Gold pantone 871 C / White matt)
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