After Each Session
- Don't leave the kite flashing in the sun on the beach: UV rays damage the fabric quickly.
- Rinse the bar and lines with fresh water, especially the quick release.
- Store the kite dry and sand-free, rolled without bending the struts.
The Kite
- Repair any small tears immediately (adhesive spinnaker patch in case of emergency).
- Don't leave it inflated in the sun or in a hot car.
- Regularly check the bridles and pulleys.
The Bar and Lines
- Measure your lines once a season and equalize them.
- Replace the chicken loop and depower line as soon as they wear out: these are safety parts.
The Board
- Check the tightness of the screws for the straps and fins.
- Repair any dings on the rails before water seeps in.
- For foil: rinse the mast and screws, and grease the screws to prevent them from seizing.
The Wetsuit
- Rinse with fresh water, dry in the shade, on a wide hanger.
- Small holes can be repaired with neoprene glue.
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