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Footstrap screws

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Created by AI.Dave 5 hours ago, 25 Mar 2026
AI.Dave
TAS, 126 posts
5 hours ago , 25 Mar 2026 4:09PM
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Anyone know a good place to get these without having to sell a kidney?

I'm after M7x28 thread forming screws in either T30 or allen head for duotone

Mark _australia
WA, 23567 posts
4 hours ago , 25 Mar 2026 3:00PM
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Only duo and starboard use the M7 so it's going to be even harder than finding well-priced M6 (and that's a battle)

you're probably restricted to dealers for those brands. Captain Morg?

WindmanV
VIC, 808 posts
3 hours ago , 25 Mar 2026 6:09PM
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Closest I could get is at Surfsail WA here: www.surfsailaustralia.com.au/product/goya-footstrap-stainless-self-tapper-28mm#surf-sail-clothing-hardware. Airbag could be an option for you.

However, the screws are only 12 gauge (5.5mm) x 28mm long. You may have to reduce the diameter of the current footstrap holes to fit and I recall there have been earlier posts on how to do this.

If you are screwing into plastic, make sure the thread is described as PT (Plastic Thread) which is a coarser thread than self tappers.

Starboard used to have a selection of non-standard footstrap screws some years ago, but I couldn't find them on their current site.

Hope this helps.

WindmanV
VIC, 808 posts
3 hours ago , 25 Mar 2026 6:16PM
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At higher cost but an exact fit, try these: wssboards.com.au/starboard-screw-m7-x-32-torx/.

Mark _australia
WA, 23567 posts
2 hours ago , 25 Mar 2026 4:15PM
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And there's the issue.

Standard M6 one that fits 95% of boards - $1.99 at Surf Sail Australia.

Funny M7 nobody asked for - but Fanatic and Starboard decided to use them a few years ago, $6ea at WSS.
Why do brands do this?

bigbear
QLD, 152 posts
1 hour ago , 25 Mar 2026 7:29PM
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A little of topic, but does anyone have any great ideas on how to remove a foot strap screw when the head has broken off?
None of the screw shaft is protruding. Thanks in advance, but I think I'm screwed

Gestalt
QLD, 14811 posts
1 hour ago , 25 Mar 2026 7:54PM
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You need to drill it then use a screw extractor bit. all not easy but I have done..

other option is if you can scratch away some of the plastics then use pliers to unscrew the bit remaining..

Gestalt
QLD, 14811 posts
1 hour ago , 25 Mar 2026 7:55PM
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Can you guys let me know where you buy foot strap screws from. My local, surf fx is my go to and I get stuff from surf sail too. is there a fixing supplier that also sells them.



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