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Straps for kiteloops

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Created by 0llie > 9 months ago, 15 Dec 2015
0llie
NSW, 176 posts
15 Dec 2015 4:46PM
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I'm chasing some straps for a tt that are good for kiteloops ie are tight as and can adjust easily.
Lately I've been flicking my board off ( and crash landing with legs locked out)wen I've stuffed the loop and in 25knots it bloody hurts

Any suggestions......

Underoath
QLD, 2433 posts
15 Dec 2015 3:57PM
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Hi Olly,

If you are flicking your board off, new straps are not going to help you.

Even in 25 knots you should be catching yourself on the way down.

Id suggest getting some boots. Not only are boots so comfy, they help you commit as you cant flick your board off.



0llie
NSW, 176 posts
15 Dec 2015 7:34PM
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Thanks maybe I'll consider it. Though 99% of my riding is unstrapped kiting with some really clean unpopulated 4-8 ft waves and only grab the TT off the beach for 15-20 mins.

Wanted to spend 100-200 on a decent set of strap and get a sh itt y board to match

I can catch myself after the loop as in helicopter down no problem but my straps just feel loose and I abort 50/50 .

How's the neck holding up??

Underoath
QLD, 2433 posts
15 Dec 2015 8:18PM
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It's still attached.

harry potter
VIC, 2777 posts
15 Dec 2015 9:25PM
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Get some Naish Apex straps

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
15 Dec 2015 7:35PM
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Dakine warlocks
Tightest foot straps due to the quick strap buckle

dafunk
QLD, 561 posts
15 Dec 2015 10:16PM
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Get some heel straps ?

psychojoe
WA, 2232 posts
15 Dec 2015 9:13PM
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harry potter said...
Get some Naish Apex straps


+1

SibboV1
368 posts
16 Dec 2015 11:26AM
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I run my straps super tight, so have to really wriggle my feet to get them in and comfortable. Mates that have used my board ask how small are my feet, but I just like a really tight fit

Technique can also reduce the foot out problem, as I used to pull my rear foot out during the pop, as I was trying too hard. With the loop, just got to turn the brain off, hang on and sometimes get ready for an interesting landing.

gokid
QLD, 491 posts
16 Dec 2015 3:24PM
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harry potter said..
Get some Naish Apex straps


+2

NeTRaVeR
NSW, 61 posts
18 Dec 2015 12:34PM
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NAISH APEX foot pads for the win!!

These foot pads are incredibly comfortable and practically make love to your feet. Multiple adjustment points help to strap your feet in properly.

I swear by these over every other foot strap that I have used in the past



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