Sails
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
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| 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 and Tuning Guides” that
are supplied with every Neil Pryde sail. These manuals can also
be downloaded from the Neil Pryde website: www.neilpryde.com |
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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. |
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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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Masts
 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 & without assistance. For more information on the care & maintenance of your Neil Pryde mast, please read the User Manual provided with this product or visit the Neil Pryde website: www.neilpryde.com
The following areas should be checked regularly for any signs of wear & tear on your mast:
- The boom attachment area
- The cam contact points
- The ferrule joint. |
| 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 Neil Pryde booms. |
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Use Neil Pryde 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 40 cm / 15.75” into the bottom of the mast.
The largest Neil Pryde extension, 48 cm, is generally only recommended
for sails requiring more than 28 cm extension. For the NP ONE
mast, only the specified NP ONE mast extension should be used. |
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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 Neil Pryde 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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Booms & Extensions
 Your boom and/or extension can be seriously damaged by impact with a solid object, extended exposure to sunlight or corrosion (aluminium booms and/or extensions). This damage may not always be visible to the naked eye. Never place yourself in a situation where the breakage of your boom or extension would make it impossible to return to the shore unaided & without assistance. For more information on the care & maintenance of your Neil Pryde boom and/or extension, please read the User Manual provided with this product or visit the Neil Pryde website: www.neilpryde.com
The following areas of your boom should be checked regularly for any signs of wear & tear:
- Mechanical front end parts: front end lever, clamp & screws.
- Inhaul adjustment rope.
- Back end adjustment levers. |
| To give your booms and extensions a long life: |
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Take care to keep your booms & extensions out of the sun when not in use. |
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All sliding components must be free of sand & grit. Be sure to rinse out your boom in fresh water to prevent the build-up of dirt. This will also prolong the life of your aluminium booms which can be subject to corrosion over time. |
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Bases
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The Powerbase unit, including the universal tendon joint, is
subject to extreme loads & forces and should be regularly
checked and replaced if it shows any signs of wear and tear.
The universal tendon joint has a limited approximate “lifetime”
of up to 120 hours and should be automatically replaced after
this time. For more information on the use, care and maintenance
of your Powerbase, please read the User Manual provided with
this product or visit the Neil Pryde website: www.neilpryde.com |
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The following components of the Powerbase should be checked regularly for any signs of wear & tear: |
Tendon
The Tendon Joint on all Powerbase units should be free of any
cracks or blemishes in the rubber material. The easiest way
to confirm this, is to bend the joint 90° through 4 different
axes while checking the mid-point of the joint. If any cracks
appear, the joint should be replaced immediately.
Tendon Holder
The two upper & lower drift pins holding the tendon into
the tendon holder should be tight. The tightness of these pins
can be confirmed with an Allen key.
Base Plate
The base plate should be flush with the bottom of
the Tendon Holder. If there is any play in this part, the inside
bolt will need to be tightened.
XT Powerbases – Adapter C Cup
The Adapter C cup should be flush with the top
of the upper tendon holder. If there is looseness between these
two parts, the inside nut will need to be tightened.
UXT Powerbases – U-Pin
The U-Pin should be flush with the upper tendon holder and not have any play. |
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If any of your Neil Pryde products are
showing any of the above signs of wear & tear, please contact
your local Neil Pryde Dealer or Distributor as soon as possible. A
list of Neil Pryde Distributors is available on the Neil Pryde Website:
www.neilpryde.com.
Sail Safe - Have Fun!!
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