Whilst doing the final run of my session today ( my toes were going numb) I ripped the screw right out of the thread of my front footstrap. It has plastic inserts.. Anyone have experience with this issue. Would there be enough plastic in the inserts to ram a bigger gauge screw in??

Thats what I've allways done no prob. From memory you can go from the std 12 guage to 16 without having to drill it out. Having enough guts in the plug shouldn't be an issue. Only one screw? usually two in each end.

going bigger doesnt mean better , be careful you dont crack the insert, first i would try sticking something in the hole, e,g some tooth pics or cable ties

6mm X 28mm is standard, Starboard screws are 7mm X 32mm and were developed specifically to keep them from pulling out.

you could try this http://www.star-board.com/2012/products/asst_repair.php

Nice link Davmen, here is the product; http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/thread_compounds/thread_repair.htm