Hi! Any recommendations on good v straps? I'm not going to jump just want something comfortable and good quality.. thanks!
I've been using some North V-straps for around 2 years now and they're pretty comfortable.
I prefer the Dakine contour but they don't make those in V orientation.
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I've been using some North V-straps for around 2 years now and they're pretty comfortable.
I prefer the Dakine contour but they don't make those in V orientation.
Dakine make these. I haven't used them so can't vouch for them but they look pretty good
wind.dakine.com/collections/footstraps/products/vemo-primo-footstrap?variant=41768348680375
I'm not meaning to be a smart guy, but if you're not jumping, why would you use footstraps?
I don't jump or use footstraps as I don't see any benefit. I have tried riding boards with footstraps, and all they did was get in the way.
I really like the axis v straps. I slide the wetsuit off.
axisfoils.com/collections/accessories/products/foil-board-v-front-foot-strap
I dont jump and would not sail without straps. They lock your front foot down so u can pump up and down. I run them at max distance between screws Alin Cadiz style so you can move forward and back a bit for balance.
I have been using the Dakine Contour straps for years for kite foiling. I just put the end of the two straps in the same hole in the middle, and use a longer screw with a washer. My current set of straps have hundreds of hours on them with no visible signs of wear.
I bought a couple of cheap stress balls from a $2 shop and put one in each strap when the board is in the bag. It stops the strap getting scrunched down and developing a crease.
I have another 40L kite foil board that I sometimes use for winging. It has soft race straps that sit flat on the board. It's fairly easy to stand on top of them during the start when things are a bit sketchy. It's not too hard to sneak a big toe under the strap and lift it so my foot can slide into it.
I normally wing foil strapless because I find it essential to move my feet to handle all the different riding conditions (heelside, toeside, over/under powered, fast, slow, pumping, dropping into steep waves, gliding on ankle slappers). When I do use straps I find turns can be a bit snappier which is fun.
"essential to move my feet to handle all the different riding conditions (heelside, toeside, over/under powered, fast, slow, pumping, dropping into steep waves, gliding on ankle slappers"
Exactly @Gorgo
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I'm not meaning to be a smart guy, but if you're not jumping, why would you use footstraps?
I don't jump or use footstraps as I don't see any benefit. I have tried riding boards with footstraps, and all they did was get in the way.
I find front footstraps very useful to position my feet correctly when taking off and when switching feet.
i don't use a back strap as I do move the back foot around a bit according to conditions
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"essential to move my feet to handle all the different riding conditions (heelside, toeside, over/under powered, fast, slow, pumping, dropping into steep waves, gliding on ankle slappers"
Exactly @Gorgo
On big foils and boards yes but on small foils and boards if your front foot is not in the right place you fall off foil. front strap also helps pumping onto foil while using small kit and makes easier to control board when you are sunk to your waist
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"essential to move my feet to handle all the different riding conditions (heelside, toeside, over/under powered, fast, slow, pumping, dropping into steep waves, gliding on ankle slappers"
Exactly @Gorgo
On big foils and boards yes but on small foils and boards if your front foot is not in the right place you fall off foil. front strap also helps pumping onto foil while using small kit and makes easier to control board when you are sunk to your waist
You're probably right. I reckon a lot of folk plonk straps on their board without considering whether they actually need them. I tried front straps for a few months on my 75l and didn't see any real benefit. I'm back to strapless now.
For what its worth, I was using the F-One V-strap and it was very comfortable
I yesterday saw F-ones v strap which can be used on boards with one or a double row in the middle. Most v straps are for a single middle row. Somehow they always think things really well through at F-one (and Manera) Kudos to them for that!
The F1 v straps are great really soft and comfortable but found them a little to tight when wearing boots in the winter .
I've been using extra long drake v straps for a while now and they are great if you find many of the brands v strap too small for winter boots.
24-7boardsports.com/starboard-drake-extra-wide-wingboard-footstraps/
Personally I like long straps anyway both for regular sailing and jumping.
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"essential to move my feet to handle all the different riding conditions (heelside, toeside, over/under powered, fast, slow, pumping, dropping into steep waves, gliding on ankle slappers"
Exactly @Gorgo
On big foils and boards yes but on small foils and boards if your front foot is not in the right place you fall off foil. front strap also helps pumping onto foil while using small kit and makes easier to control board when you are sunk to your waist
On 75l Fanatic 75l TE front foot straps changed me to a wider (better) stance and toeside was better, but they were where I wanted to put my front knee so balance in chop and marginal winds was hard so took them off. Any advice? 86kg
Can anyone suggest a V strap that is lighter and fits to Fanatic sky wing?
I find the Fanatic straps absorbing a lot of water.
They are comfortable but I can trade it for lightness.
AK Ether V-straps www.akdurablesupplyco.com/bindings/ether-v-footstraps/
Light and comfortable - picture on website does them no justice - they are really neat looking, good quality.
www.akdurablesupplyco.com/bindings/ether-v-footstraps/
I find those are just windsurfing straps. They're way too stiff for what we do. Of course, they're fine for a lot of people. That all said, I much prefer a flat strap at the back because I can step on it (like FFB or Armstrong).
Up till now, I found the older NSI straps w the neoprene covers to be some of the lighter and yet still most comfortable straps. Though the neoprene once wet, added weight. I recently purchased the new NSI straps w/o neoprene. Finally, had some wind to put some hours on them. Hands down my favorite. Super light, absorb no water and the clincher is the top of my foot doesn't feel like someone sanded it w 600 grit for two hours. The first photo is the old neoprene covers, the second the new version.
Just got a set of the Dakine Primo V for the front and love them. They're best paired with a soft strap in the back so you can still lay on the board when you need to paddle.
Anyone have any experience with the Tarifa v straps? They look really good but shipping to the US is a deal-breaker.
The big advantage of TFC straps is, that you can order them at any size and colour needed. I've boot size EUR 43 with a high instep and 6mm winter boots and prefer the wider front straps width, which made up to a total of 33cm. Just contact them and any wish will be fullfulled. It's a custom factory in every respect !
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MFC
I second that. These KT/MFC ones are actually the best ones I've had. What I like about this is the option to fully adjust the top part without needing to adjust the bottom side connections. And best of all is that now these ones have a precise numbered scale (when you open it) So I know my numbers for barefeet, summer booties and winter booties and they are always exactly perfect left and right.
I've had several wing foil straps incl. AK durable and never satisfied with adjusting.
Windsurf straps are clunkier than these KT/MFC ones. Nice and slim, lighter built
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The big advantage of TFC straps is, that you can order them at any size and colour needed. I've boot size EUR 43 with a high instep and 6mm winter boots and prefer the wider front straps width, which made up to a total of 33cm. Just contact them and any wish will be fullfulled. It's a custom factory in every respect !
@foxi these sound great, I can't find them online - could you post a link. Thanks!
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Up till now, I found the older NSI straps w the neoprene covers to be some of the lighter and yet still most comfortable straps. Though the neoprene once wet, added weight. I recently purchased the new NSI straps w/o neoprene. Finally, had some wind to put some hours on them. Hands down my favorite. Super light, absorb no water and the clincher is the top of my foot doesn't feel like someone sanded it w 600 grit for two hours. The first photo is the old neoprene covers, the second the new version.
6 months of jumping and if you want to save weight, these are the bomb. No water adsorption at all. If you don't care about weight there's some really cushy ones from other brands out there.
