84 COACHING FUNDAMENTALS
A typical freewave setup:
With this typical freewave setup I run through all the parts in my mind from bottom to top to check nothing has been missed:
103 litre board, single fin, set of tri fins, UJ, toe protector, 30cm mast extension, 400 mast, 5.3 sail, 140-190 boom.
Suggested basic tools of
the trade
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WIND
SURFING
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1. Screwdriver: get this wrong and ruin the
heads of your fixings to make later
adjustments traumatic. Typically size 3 Philips
for foot strap screws, and either large
flathead or size 3 Philips for fin bolts and vent
screws. Buy quality brands to last.
2. Long-nosed pliers or multi-tool: a
Leatherman Wave will serve you forever if
looked after well. A Gerber Suspension is half
a the price yet still very good.
3. Rig puller: various types – or use a
marlinspike hitch on one of your big
screwdrivers – or use a rig winch for easy
downhauling with zero back strain, never use
your harness hook as I have witnessed 2
snap on the weld when downhauling and that
certainly can lead to tears!
4. Batten key: should be present in the sail
bag pocket. Sizes vary between brands.