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what are the best non-absorving-water footraps in the market ?

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FranP
FranP
160 posts
FranP FranP
160 posts
7 Aug 2025 2:27am
Looking for V shaped or equivament, non-absorving-water and as soft as possible footraps.

Armstrong ? North ? Other EVA footraps ?
Grantmac
Grantmac
2396 posts
Grantmac Grantmac
2396 posts
7 Aug 2025 3:28am
Starboard Mk4 are really nice and they can do a Vee pretty easily.
MrFish
MrFish
202 posts
MrFish MrFish
202 posts
7 Aug 2025 3:54am
Grantmac said..
Starboard Mk4 are really nice and they can do a Vee pretty easily.


This ^^^
dieseagull
dieseagull
NSW
244 posts
dieseagull dieseagull
NSW, 244 posts
7 Aug 2025 7:00am
I have a PPC v footstrap. It's made of double density foam so it's light and doesn't absorb water. The v shape definitely reduces twisting compared to two regular straps.
TooMuchEpoxy
TooMuchEpoxy
452 posts
TooMuchEpoxy TooMuchEpoxy
452 posts
7 Aug 2025 6:30am
FranP said..
Looking for V shaped or equivament, non-absorving-water and as soft as possible footraps.

Armstrong ? North ? Other EVA footraps ?


Make your own. Get any Eva foam with adhesive you like - flat brushed is nice - make a sandwich with some ratchet strap webbing. Melt some holes with a lighter and a nail.
UisceBeatha
UisceBeatha
147 posts
UisceBeatha UisceBeatha
147 posts
8 Aug 2025 2:44pm
I got the North straps recently (as they were on sale on North site) and they feel good and don't absorb any water (main reason for trying them).
Stretchy
Stretchy
WA
1056 posts
Stretchy Stretchy
WA, 1056 posts
8 Aug 2025 6:15pm
I didn't like these for windsurfing, but they work well for winging




Donathon
Donathon
82 posts
Donathon Donathon
82 posts
8 Aug 2025 9:08pm
These I found greatwww.i-99.it/accessories-clothing/superlight-footstraps/
FranP
FranP
160 posts
FranP FranP
160 posts
9 Aug 2025 2:40am
Hi, thanks so much for your contributions !!

Finally 've picked the Amsgtrong. Foiled one day and they are amazing non-absorbing footstraps.Quite expensive, although they include great titanium screws & fixing plate.
oskarhhh
oskarhhh
117 posts
oskarhhh oskarhhh
117 posts
9 Aug 2025 5:09pm
FranP said..
Hi, thanks so much for your contributions !!

Finally 've picked the Amsgtrong. Foiled one day and they are amazing non-absorbing footstraps.Quite expensive, although they include great titanium screws & fixing plate.


Great choice! I use them as well and they are the best I've tried
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23779 posts
Mark _australia Mark _australia
WA, 23779 posts
9 Aug 2025 8:01pm
Do a wee before going out and you have the same weight reduction as non wet footstraps.
Stretchy
Stretchy
WA
1056 posts
Stretchy Stretchy
WA, 1056 posts
9 Aug 2025 8:18pm
^ I don't really care about the weight. The advantage for me is: they're easy to lie on if I have to do the paddle of shame; and they don't drip water in my van
hilly
hilly
WA
8164 posts
hilly hilly
WA, 8164 posts
9 Aug 2025 9:03pm
Stretchy said..
^ I don't really care about the weight. The advantage for me is: they're easy to lie on if I have to do the paddle of shame; and they don't drip water in my van


Unless you wee
MrFish
MrFish
202 posts
MrFish MrFish
202 posts
11 Aug 2025 4:01am
FranP said..
Hi, thanks so much for your contributions !!

Finally 've picked the Amsgtrong. Foiled one day and they are amazing non-absorbing footstraps.Quite expensive, although they include great titanium screws & fixing plate.



If you are an aggressive rider, or jump, keep an eye on them, they are prone to breaking easily !
robbo1111
robbo1111
NSW
657 posts
robbo1111 robbo1111
NSW, 657 posts
11 Aug 2025 7:37am
FranP said..
Hi, thanks so much for your contributions !!

Finally 've picked the Amsgtrong. Foiled one day and they are amazing non-absorbing footstraps.Quite expensive, although they include great titanium screws & fixing plate.



I've had a set for a couple of years and I like them but they do tend to fall apart (delaminate). However they can be easily fixed with some Kwik Grip.
Shlogger
Shlogger
556 posts
Shlogger Shlogger
556 posts
11 Aug 2025 6:59am
I've been really liking my NSI's for year now. I've also been jumping a lot w no issues.
dieseagull
dieseagull
NSW
244 posts
dieseagull dieseagull
NSW, 244 posts
26 Aug 2025 9:20pm
dieseagull said..
I have a PPC v footstrap. It's made of double density foam so it's light and doesn't absorb water. The v shape definitely reduces twisting compared to two regular straps.


So this broke today - not a big crash or anything, I guess just over time the foam tears around the screw and then its a matter of time. The big oval shaped plastic washers PPC provides to secure the strap down to the board might be too big to properly compress the foam, I was worried I'd strip the inserts if I went much tighter.
flowstate
flowstate
187 posts
flowstate flowstate
187 posts
27 Aug 2025 7:10am
any other reccos out there? lightweight and comfortable to lie on for paddle home. DIY or otherwise?
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23779 posts
Mark _australia Mark _australia
WA, 23779 posts
27 Aug 2025 8:32am
TooMuchEpoxy said. Make your own. Get any Eva foam with adhesive you like - flat brushed is nice - make a sandwich with some ratchet strap webbing. Melt some holes with a lighter and a nail.


Love that idea
reminds me of the wife's objection to me heating up steel skewers in the kitchen to melt holes in webbing or EVA
They don't get it
AlexF
AlexF
550 posts
AlexF AlexF
550 posts
27 Aug 2025 4:17pm
dieseagull said..

dieseagull said..
I have a PPC v footstrap. It's made of double density foam so it's light and doesn't absorb water. The v shape definitely reduces twisting compared to two regular straps.



So this broke today - not a big crash or anything, I guess just over time the foam tears around the screw and then its a matter of time. The big oval shaped plastic washers PPC provides to secure the strap down to the board might be too big to properly compress the foam, I was worried I'd strip the inserts if I went much tighter.


+1 with me.
Already 2 sets broken, the first was replaced unter wrty by my friendly dealer.
No more PPC for me.
dieseagull
dieseagull
NSW
244 posts
dieseagull dieseagull
NSW, 244 posts
27 Aug 2025 8:52pm
AlexF said..
+1 with me.
Already 2 sets broken, the first was replaced unter wrty by my friendly dealer.
No more PPC for me.


What happened with replacing the 2nd set? Mine are being replaced too, but I don't know if I want another set if it's just going to break again after 4 months.
krixikraxi
krixikraxi
55 posts
krixikraxi krixikraxi
55 posts
27 Aug 2025 7:08pm
Been using them for almost two years now.
Weighing 120kg/260lbs and they are still fine. No breakage yet. But not really cheap...
Nice idea that there is one spare screw included with each strap

If you are going to use them with booties they migth be small for feet above size 45. Bare they are fine



reedin.com/products/layflat-lightweight-footstrap/
JohnnyTsunami
JohnnyTsunami
136 posts
JohnnyTsunami JohnnyTsunami
136 posts
29 Aug 2025 1:18pm
Tariffa Foil Boards. You mostly won't see kite racers on any other ones. The latest axis ones are pretty similar.
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