... Footstraps - which are the best?

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Jimmy Blunt
Jimmy Blunt
NSW
39 posts
NSW, 39 posts
14 Jul 2009 10:27pm
I'm kiting on a Nobile NBL '09 for this year ( just started ) but with the foot straps i always had an issue with adjusting them to the right setting.
It's really hard to find the right setting without slipping out off the strap or getting into it.
What are your recommendations of the best straps foot strap and is it possible to switch different brands of foot straps on different boards.
What are the best ones you would recommend?
peanuticus
peanuticus
NSW
341 posts
NSW, 341 posts
16 Jul 2009 9:11am
Hey Jimmy,

Straps usually come in 2 or 3 different sizes, if you have small feet you'll struggle to use the bigger straps. you have 2 options, don't be shy to really wail on the straps to make them tighter when you are not in them to see if you can make them tighter or buy new straps. they are pretty universal so you can buy any make of strap and stick it on your board, the bit that may not fit so well is the footpad as it may overhang the deck of the board.

its all trial and error and time in the saddle so to speak, the best setup i had was a north board with underground straps. unfortunatly it went the way of the Long Reef triangle and vanished.
KIT33R
KIT33R
NSW
1716 posts
NSW, 1716 posts
17 Jul 2009 3:50pm
Hey Jimmy

Hop down to one of the kite shops and check out which after market straps and pads fit your board and feet. There should be plenty to choose from. Only way to know for sure.
Jimmy Blunt
Jimmy Blunt
NSW
39 posts
NSW, 39 posts
17 Jul 2009 7:08pm
Thanks for the advise ... will try some of them and seed how they feel.
Just have a little bit the fear that in dry conditions they feel different than on the water when they're wet.

but will definitely see what maybe else could fit
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