Most manufacturers of foils now use screws with sufficient dimensions to withstand the high forces that occur when foiling. Nevertheless, it happens time and again that screws break off. The reason for this is usually that screws shake loose unnoticed, e.g. at the connection between the mast and the plate. As a result, the screws bend and eventually break off.
The greatest danger here is that you lose parts of the foil. Therefore, check the screw connections regularly and tighten them if necessary!
Foil repair - how to remove torn screws:
If a screw is torn off, there is usually a part stuck in the thread. Unscrewing this is difficult, especially if the screw was bent and is very tight in the thread. However, with the right know-how and a few tools, you can quickly get your foil ready for the next session.
The solution:
You will need the following for the repair:
- Vice
- Drill with metal drill bits
- Pliers
- Screw extractor - these are available as a set from DIY stores. Cost: 10-25 euros
And this is how the foil repair works:
There are also always problems with foils at the connection between the mast and the fuselage. For this case you will find HERE another workshop!
Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
Manuel Vogel, born in 1981, lives in Kiel and learned to windsurf at the age of six at his father's surf school. In 1997, he completed his training as a windsurfing instructor and worked for over 15 years as a windsurfing instructor in various centers, at Kiel University sports and in the coaching team of the “Young Guns” freestyle camps. He has been part of the surf test team since 2003. After completing his teaching degree in 2013, he followed his heart and started as editor of surf magazine for the test and riding technique sections. Since 2021, he has also been active in wingfoiling - mainly at his home spots on the Baltic Sea or in the waves of Denmark.
