You can leave your foil fully assembled. The only thing you’ll need to check, especially when the foil is new, is the tightness of the wings, and especially the Tbar on removable foils. When a foil is new, it fits together very tightly, so after 2-3 hours of sailing, it’s possible that it’ll become a little loose, so don’t hesitate to retighten the screws. Always check this point.

At AFS, we’ve always used full carbon. Full carbon means total absence of corrosion or oxidation, so there’s really no need to rinse your foil. All you need to do is rinse with clear water to remove any impurities created by hydrocarbons or algae, depending on your spot.

It is not recommended to store the foil wet in its covers. It is best to rinse the foil in fresh water after each use and allow it to dry before storing it in its cover. Storing a wet foil in a closed, unventilated cover can lead to discoloration or color transfer, even if there is no mechanical risk of oxidation.

When mounting your foil for the first time, it may be useful to apply Tef Gel to the screws. This increases tightening efficiency and prevents sand grains from damaging the threads. However, the use of Tef Gel is not at all compulsory, and there is no risk of oxidation on your foil.