Mounting the foot strap to the pad is not new. NSI and I have been doing it for over 5 years. Sorry to bust your bubble, Dave. Read the full text. Prior art is a bitch, ain't she? http://www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/catalog/2008%20kite%20updates/heinbox.gif http://www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/ca...