WindsurfingUK Issue 8 September 2018 | Page 84

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 3 1 1 4 2 3 uk WIND SURFING 3 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.