Sail
Care
The following areas should be checked regularly for any signs of wear and tear on your sail:
- 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.
- The downhaul pulley attachment point, the clew eyelets, the mast plug attachment point.
TO GIVE YOUR SAIL A LONG LIFE:
1. Always rig your sail on grass if possible.
For rigging instructions, please read the "Rigging and Tuning Guides" that are supplied with every NeilPryde sail. These manuals can also be downloaded from here.
2. 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).
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. If possible, 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.
6. Always rinse the sail in fresh water
if storing your sail away for the winter or for an extended period of time.
7. Use warm water and mild detergent
to remove persistent dirt.
1. Using the allen key actuated batten tensioner without a key.
2. Tensioning your battens using the allen key.
If more tension is needed, please take the allen key from the inside compartment in the opening flap of your RS:Racing EVOIII or RS:Slalom MKIV sail-bag. Insert the allen key into the back of the bat-cam and turn and push until you feel the Allen head engage into the tensioner. Now you can add tension. Please be carful not to over tension the batten as this could again damage you sail or batten.
Tension
