You can leave your foil fully assembled. The only thing to check, especially when the foil is new, is the tightness of the wings and especially the Tbar in the case of a demountable foil. The parts are going to be made during the first sessions and may move a little.

At AFS we have always used full carbon. Full carbon means no corrosion or oxidation, so you don’t really need to rinse your foil. It’s just a quick rinse with clean water to remove any impurities that may be created by hydrocarbons or algae, depending on your spot.

We recommend rinsing the board after each session and drying it out of the cover before storing. This way, your decorations will last longer, and you’ll avoid osmosis and mildew.

The decompression screw is located on your board. It is very important because it regulates the pressure inside the board, which can increase with temperature or altitude. If this pressure is not regulated, it can damage your board. It is therefore crucial to open this screw when storing the board, especially in hot places like a car or a sunny beach. If you have an automatic decompression screw, the board regulates itself.