Since I stop damaging nose in my boards some time ago, I tough that this topic is no longer interest to me.
Now I bought now a new expensive super light, difficult slalom board I wonder if It is worth to take some precaution to avoid disastrous nose squishing.

Since this newer board has delicate structure and wide front arc unlike my older boards with sharp pointing nose the chance to hit the nose are real.

So how to avoid or prevent it? What is your opinion on following:

-laminated mold glued around the nose (could be effective but how effect performance of fast slalom board?
vs.
-Foam protector glued on the nose ?
-Foam protector on around the mast ? if that is really effective and prevent damage ?
-some sailing technical tips ?