foam-n-fibre wrote: Or, is there a good reason to only have one hook?
Peter
The only reason I can see to have a rear foot hook is if one wants to jump and, or fly fast.
BUT,
if your set up goes from the horizontal STRUT water start position to vertical quickly due to either thick board and, or heavy T bar, then a rear foot hook can aid in keeping board vertical ready for water start.
Must say that in hundreds of sessions never had lines caught in foot hook but mine is a old NSI half cut so the horizontal part is short.
Once again, a front hook provides, once found, the correct front foot board placement and just enough board control for water start. We mount it a few cms in front of desired stance and only use for water start in higher gusty winds or choppy H2O, then its strapless for the freedom.
Mr. Plummet,
Please keep us posted as to your KBHF adventure. Did you test the boards length wise flex after you reinforced without t bar?
Looks ready for flight, choose a good day!!
R H