In this explainer video, Trevor Tunnington shows you the correct method to unpack and then pack your FreeWing for Wing foiling & Wing surfing.
Steps to unpacking your wing:
- Start by finding a spot on the sand or grass away from sharp objects
- Unroll the wing so the bladders inside don’t crease
- There are two valves, make sure the centre strut valved is closed
- Open the leading edge valve
- Attach the nozzle to the valve
- Note: each wing has a different PSI – this is indicated on the valve collar
- You will hear a hissing noise – this is air entering the centre strut from the leading edge chamber
- Be patient as the air flows in and fills the centre strut9.Screw the valve cap back on securely without overtightening
Steps to packing your wing:
- Lay the FreeWing with canopy down
- Don’t hang the wing up when deflating, or move it around that could cause the bladder to crease
- Open the main leading edge valve
- Then open smaller the centre strut valve
- Slowly push the air out with your bodyweight
- Roll the wing up from the outside in – start with one wingtip and roll to the centre, then repeat on the other wingtip
- Be careful not to crease the windows with a fold – it’s ok to roll them
- Don’t roll too tight – which can cause the bladder to twist. The bag is oversized and will fit the wing easily
- Fold the wing together , again, be careful not to fold on the windows
Video shot and edited by Trevor Tunnington
