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Postby Peter_Frank » Fri May 06, 2022 1:28 pm
I rarely use straps, but agree, really tight so your foot can not "stay put", or the opposite really loose, seems to work.
A good tight fit like we use on wavekitesurf and windsurf boards is a bit more risky, but feels much better of course.
I am oldschool and dislike the flat and soft straps, or those without padding - so the classic DaKine is my choice:
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Postby leeuwen » Fri May 06, 2022 2:16 pm
Flyboy wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 7:38 am
This may be less satisfactory for jumping where you need to keep more control over the board in flight, but it works great for general riding & on waves.
I do wonder why you would ride with straps if you are not planning to jump or race though…
It just costs a few sessions to get used to strapless or start with a foot hook which can be used as an “in between” learning step.
The extra freedom strapless provides is awesome and it is a lot safer in regard to ankle/foot injuries.
I ride with straps if I want to do some jumping in a session but I highly prefer strapless so I usually ride without straps.
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Postby 1234567Simon » Fri May 06, 2022 3:07 pm
Peter_Frank wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 1:28 pm
I rarely use straps, but agree, really tight so your foot can not "stay put", or the opposite really loose, seems to work.
A good tight fit like we use on wavekitesurf and windsurf boards is a bit more risky, but feels much better of course.
I am oldschool and dislike the flat and soft straps, or those without padding - so the classic DaKine is my choice:
Peter
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Postby Trent hink » Fri May 06, 2022 9:23 pm
When I was windsurfing, the Dakine Core Contour straps were the best, even though it was a pain to adjust the strap size.
I even used the same set on a bunch of different boards when I got into kite surfing.
NSI makes some decent footstraps too.
I like my straps loose enough to easily slide my foot in and out of, but tight enough to lock me in when I twist my foot into my preferred stance.
The idea is that if I relax, I'll just fall out.
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