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.

No, you don’t want to start with straps. Consider them when you start jibing. To install the straps, place them in a V-shape in the predefined holes with the appropriate screws supplied when you buy AFS straps. It’s very important to use the screws supplied, as their length and diameter are adapted to the inserts on our boards. Make sure you insert the screws straight and not askew. You can also use antitwist to prevent the strap from turning around the screw. When it comes to adjustment, there are two schools of thought: those who put the whole foot in by opening the straps completely, and those who put only half the foot in by tightening the straps more. This will help to get the foot out more easily in the event of a fall. It all depends on your morphology and taste. There is no strap for the rear foot on this board, as it is dedicated to light and downwind riding.