NEILPRYDE X1 Manual De Instrucciones página 5

• Familiarize yourself with any new location before venturing onto the water.
Ask the locals to tell you about any hazards.
• Watch out for other beach users, especially swimmers and small children.
Make sure you keep your board and rig under control at all times and
that they don't get blown about on the beach or in the water.
• Always use appropriate safety and floatation devices. Wear the correct
protective clothing for the conditions such as a wetsuit or a UV top.
• Make sure someone knows where you've gone and when you are
expected back – always sail with a buddy.
• Be aware of the conditions as they change. Always return to the beach
if there is a significant change in the conditions. I.e. wind dropping or
wind and waves increasing.
• As you learn the sport, work within your own limitations and do not
exceed them.
• Do not alter, modify or change this product.
• This product is designed and manufactured only for windsurfing on water.
• Keep these instructions for future reference.
Wind Range Chart (Sails)
Please refer to the 'Wind Range Chart' enclosed with the sails and also available from www.neilpryde.com This chart
defines the wind and wave conditions in which the sail is designed to be used.
Any product failure / breakage occurring in conditions outside of those listed, is excluded from warranty cover. All
NeilPryde sails are designed to be used with NeilPryde components. Use of your sail with other components is excluded
from warranty cover.
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PRODUCT CARE INFORMATION
Sails
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 the NeilPryde website: www.neilpryde.com
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, 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.
6. If storing your sail away for the winter or for an extended period of time, always rinse in fresh water.
7. Warm water and mild detergent may be used to remove persistent dirt.
Masts
WARNING 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 NeilPryde mast, please read the User Manual provided with this
product or visit the NeilPryde website: www.neilpryde.com
This is a high performance mast. Be certain to check the entire mast thoroughly before and after each and every use. The
following areas should be checked specifically for any signs of wear & tear:
- The boom attachment area
- The cam contact points
- The ferrule joint
Here are 11 simple and important rules that will help prolong the life of your mast.
1. YOU MUST PROTECT YOUR MAST FROM ANY IMPACTS OR POINT LOADING! Composite materials such
as carbon are very susceptible to impact damage. Even if there is not visible damage to the exterior, the slightest 'knock'can
damage the delicate internal composite structure of the mast which will, when put under load, result in it breaking.
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