[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”windsurffaq” _builder_version=”3.2.2″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|” top_divider_color=”#6096c1″ top_divider_height=”200px” top_divider_flip=”vertical”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.2.2″ border_width_bottom=”2px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.18.7″ text_font=”Roboto||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”30px” text_font_size_tablet=”20px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone”]<\/p>\n
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”128px||0px|” custom_padding_tablet=”90px||0px|” column_padding_mobile=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.2.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” animation_style=”fade”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”FAQ Ailerons” _builder_version=”3.2.2″ text_font=”|700|||||||” text_font_size=”30px” border_width_bottom=”2px” custom_padding=”0px||20px|”]<\/p>\n
\nFINS<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.select-hydrofoils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Picto-Fins.png” admin_label=”Picto Ailerons” _builder_version=”3.2.2″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_toggle title=”Where are the SELECT fins made ?” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Ou sont produits les ailerons SELECT” _builder_version=”3.18.7″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20″]<\/p>\n
All our fins are made in the west of France<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How are the fins made ?” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Comment sont fabriqu\u00e9s les ailerons SELECT ?” _builder_version=”3.18.7″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20″]<\/p>\n
The specificity of the Select fins is that all the fins are molded inside metal molds with prepreg material from the aviation industry.
This requires costly equipment!
SELECT is the only manufacturer mastering this production technique.
Since 2013, we\u2019ve been making full CNC machined products directly from prepreg plates.
Our new CAD\/CAM software associated to our new UGV large-framed milling machine enable us to make new fins with a superior precision.<\/p>\n
The other fins on the market are made in epoxy or in polyester, hand-machined in gross material plates.
The finishing is always done by hand, with its own share of uncertainty. There are no identical fins manufactured with these techniques!<\/p>\n
The advantages of Select technologies:<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Which boards brands use SELECT fins to make their tests ?” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Marques Test” _builder_version=”3.18.7″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20″]<\/p>\n
All the brands below use some SELECT fins to make their tests :<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”I am using another board brand. Will the SELECT fins fit my board ?” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Utiliser sur une autre marque” _builder_version=”3.18.7″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20″]<\/p>\n
You can use your SELECT fin on any board !
Just refer to our fin selector to get an accurate answer.<\/p>\n
If you still have some doubts, feel free to contact us with some details about your quiver, we will do our best to help you.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Does the fin selector takes the weight if the rider into account ?” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Fin Selector Poids” _builder_version=”3.18.7″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20″]<\/p>\n
We consider the rider\u2019s weight as well as other ones in our new fins selectors.
This parameter has become mandatory to optimize the range of use of a board-sail assembly.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Can i mount a slalom fin on a freeride board ?” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Aileron Slalom \/ Freeride” _builder_version=”3.18.7″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20″]<\/p>\n
It\u2019s possible on 100L and 145L-boards, as the scoop rocker lines enable this.
There is a performance gain, but the jibes are a bit difficult to trigger.
For boards under 100L, the use of a slalom fin is more delicate.
The scoop rocker lines being more curved, the rails being thinner, a straight slalom fin would interfere with the board\u2019s balance and the sailing comfort.
In this case, a versatile fin such as the Edge G10\/PRO will bring a true versatility between speed and riding comfort.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”I have the recommended fin, but i cannot hold my course and my stance feels unbalanced ?” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Difficult\u00e9s Ailerons” _builder_version=”3.18.7″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20″]<\/p>\n
You probably have an issue with the rigging !
Maybe an incompatible mast, which is very frequent! Or incorrectly adjusted sheeting or amure tensions.
Ask your dealer for advice, so that he can adjust your sail, or ask any other person who could give you a hand.<\/p>\n
The sail adjustment is crucial, it is the motor! The fin is the transmitter, so when the motor is incorrectly adjusted, you can\u2019t expect any miracle: The fin cannot compensate for everything by itself.
The correct positioning of the foot straps is also often neglected :\u00a0
Is the distance between them adapted to your morphology ?
Aren\u2019t they too rigid to be one with the board ?<\/p>\n
If you check those few points, you\u2019ll improve your performance but also the sailing comfort.<\/p>\n
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\nFOILS<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.select-hydrofoils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Picto-Foils.png” admin_label=”Picto FOILS” _builder_version=”3.2.2″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_toggle title=”Which board ?” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Which board ?” _builder_version=”3.21.4″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20″]<\/p>\n
A board of 125 to 130 litres with a FreeRide type deck surface and a wi dth of 75 to 90 cm. is amply
enough ; Provided reinforced box.
Warning : The ProFOIL.F1 is not calculated to be used on a formula that generates major leverage.
This is not to mention the weight of rigs over 9.0 m2 which excessively destabilize the centre of gravity for which the ProFOIL.F1 is calculated.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Are current boards suitable ?” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Current boards” _builder_version=”3.21.4″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20″]<\/p>\n
Only if the boards have reinforced fins boxes , because the risk of an accident is real.
Otherwise, the foil box may bend from front to back and side to side.
HAZARD ! > The major risk is the ejection of the foil. It can lead to serious injury, without forgetting the loss of the foil and breakage of equipment.<\/p>\n
The Slalom boards are the least suitable because the mast of the ProFOIL.F1 is ultra rigid. The locations of straps external very on the fairly boxy rails do not favour the best placing of the feet to sail this foil easily when on an adverse list. <\/p>\n
To get maximum advantage of the apparent wind and in good general comfort, the width of the board must be 75 to 90 cm max with a FreeRide type deck plan.
The FreeRide deck drawings favour the placing of the feet and the multi-inserts help find the position of balance which will favour take-off and the comfort of the flight.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Why specific WIND Foil boards are the most suitable ?” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Windfoil boards” _builder_version=”3.21.4″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20″]<\/p>\n
The two essential points are the ergonomics of the deck and the position of the straps.
These two elements are critical to manage both the balance and the conduct of the foil.
These specific boards are reinforced on the foil box and the mast box and on the whole part under strain (between the rear of the board and the mast box) : Essential conditions for having a board that lasts in time.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Which sail ?” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Sail” _builder_version=”3.21.4″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20″]<\/p>\n
Prefer a light sail, without cam or 2 to 3 cams at most with a surface of 7.0 m\u00b2 to 8.5m\u00b2.
A lightweight rig can compensate largely for a greater surface area which is much heavier.<\/p>\n
For flying, the enemy is weight !<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”The ProFOIL.F1…who for ?” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Who” _builder_version=”3.21.4″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20″]<\/p>\n
The ProFOIL.F1 is designed for fair to high level riders.
A rider who has mastered planing, sailing in straps and the gybe, may without any problem succeed in flying with light and simple sails in minimum wind.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”For which program ?” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Program” _builder_version=”3.21.4″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20″]<\/p>\n
Generally, the windfoil is made for sailing in light wind on calm water.
Our objective in the launch of the ProFOIL.F1 is to favour sailing in ultra light wind with light and simple sails :<\/p>\n
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\nONLINE SHOP<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.select-hydrofoils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Picto-Shop.png” admin_label=”Picto SHOP” _builder_version=”3.2.2″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_toggle title=”How to buy a fin ?” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Comment acheter” _builder_version=”3.18.7″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20″]<\/p>\n
We are working essentially through a network of distributors or importers.
The dealers are local advisers and representatives of our sport.
The acknowledgement of our practice comes through the windsurf shops and our support is thus necessary for the image of windsurfing.
Select\u2019s e-shop enables you to buy our products online, when you live far away from a windsurf shop or simply don\u2019t want to go to a shop !
E-commerce is now part of the economic landscape.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Is my order secured ?” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Achat s\u00e9curis\u00e9” _builder_version=”3.18.7″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20″]<\/p>\n
If you choose to pay using your credit card, we don’t collect any data during the process.
Your credit card details are only known to our payment processing gateway : PayPal or our bank
At the end of the process, we only if the payment went right or not.<\/p>\n
At the moment, we accept PayPal, VISA and Mastercard<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Which personal data do you need to process my order ?” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Donn\u00e9es personnelles” _builder_version=”3.18.7″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20″]<\/p>\n
To take care of your order, we need to collect the following data :<\/p>\n
This set of data can only be accessed by a very limited group of people to process your order, establish an invoice and shipping documentation.<\/p>\n
Like you we think privacy is crucial, we will never resell or share your personal data to anyone !<\/p>\n
Upon your request, we can supply a complete set of your data and then remove it from our system<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”128px||0px|” custom_padding_tablet=”90px||0px|” column_padding_mobile=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.2.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” animation_style=”fade”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”FAQ SAV” _builder_version=”3.2.2″ text_font=”|700|||||||” text_font_size=”30px” border_width_bottom=”2px” custom_padding=”0px||20px|”]<\/p>\n
\nAFTER SALE<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.select-hydrofoils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Picto-SAV.png” admin_label=”Picto SAV” _builder_version=”3.2.2″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_toggle title=”Are your products covered under warranty ?” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Garantie” _builder_version=”3.18.7″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20″]<\/p>\n
All our products are covered under a one year warranty of normal use.
Warranty starts on the day of purchase.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”I have some problems using my fin. What should i do ?” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Utilisation Aileron” _builder_version=”3.18.7″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20″]<\/p>\n
Do not hesitate to contact us !
We will help you to get the best of your fin and how to properly maintain it.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”I made a mistake in my order. Can i change the fin ?” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Erreur Commande” _builder_version=”3.18.7″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20″]<\/p>\n
We can exchange your fin with the correct one only if the wrong one is returned in mint condition to the factory.
You will have to take care of the shipping fees to send the fin back to the factory.
When sending back the fin, please use a shipping method allowing to track the parcel.
We cannot be held responsible if your package is damaged or lost in the process<\/p>\n
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