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Masts
The carbon material used in your mast can be seriously damaged by impact with a solid object, point loading
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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.
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, and
- The ferrule joint
To give your board a long life:
1. 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.
3. Carbon masts, like any masts, can be crushed or broken from over-fightening the boom. The best protection against
this is to use only NeilPryde ONE-DESIGN booms.
4. Use NeilPryde ONE-DESIGN 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 NeilPryde ONE-DESIGN extension, 48cm is generally only recommended for sails requiring more than
28cm extension.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Although NeilPryde ONE-DESIGN carbon masts are treated with a UV resistant finish, all masts and windsurfing
equipment should be kept out of the sun when not in use.
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