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skent
Since 08 Aug 2011
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North Bend, WA & Lyle, WA
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 Sat Aug 27, 11 10:39 pm Foot straps. Loose or tight? |
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I am a newbie to kiteboarding (long time windsurfer) and want to know if I should have my board straps (TT) loose or tight. I have them loose right now so they are easier to get into but I am finding that my feet move around a lot. I am pretty comfortable getting into the straps now so I wasn't sure if I should be tighten them up so I have better control of the board or keep them loose for easy entry and exit.
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tautologies
Since 24 Aug 2006
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Oahu
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| Sat Aug 27, 11 10:42 pm Re: Foot straps. Loose or tight? |
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| skent wrote: | | I am a newbie to kiteboarding (long time windsurfer) and want to know if I should have my board straps (TT) loose or tight. I have them loose right now so they are easier to get into but I am finding that my feet move around a lot. I am pretty comfortable getting into the straps now so I wasn't sure if I should be tighten them up so I have better control of the board or keep them loose for easy entry and exit. |
TIGHT!!!
You do not want to crash after a fall and have your foot go through the footstrap. |
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Inept_Fun
Since 14 Apr 2005
1417 Posts
Hood River
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| Sun Aug 28, 11 7:32 am |
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Bindings!
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holly
Since 09 Jul 2006
440 Posts
Hood River
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| Sun Aug 28, 11 9:03 am |
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| tighter is always best... |
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holly
Since 09 Jul 2006
440 Posts
Hood River
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| Sun Aug 28, 11 9:04 am |
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| when its loose is doesn't feel good! |
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4302 Posts
Camas
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| Sun Aug 28, 11 11:43 am |
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| Never loose, but how tight depends on the both how much stretch is in the strap and the pad design. Trial and error... Too tight and your feet will suffer, too loose and you lose control. crappy straps and pads won't be comfy or have good control. I really like the 2011 LF comp setup. I did have to mod them to fit my Lunacy though... |
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caps
Since 23 Dec 2010
347 Posts
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| Sun Aug 28, 11 2:05 pm |
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Tight for twins
Loose for surfboards |
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mystery curd
Since 14 Jun 2010
98 Posts
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| Sun Aug 28, 11 4:45 pm |
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Surfboard with loose straps or none. Never had a problem, like to jump. Stopped "riding" twin tips as soon as I got a surfboard. I think I liked them pretty tightened down though.
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melokitegirl
Since 28 Oct 2008
396 Posts
Where the wind blows
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| Sun Aug 28, 11 6:06 pm |
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I would recommend tight, however I have yet to have a binding that fits. I've tried so many. Mine are loose & I just grip with my toes & press down hard. Kinda sucks for jumping as my back foot usually comes out. Janice uses bicycle tubing for heel straps to keep her feet in. I recently found an old pair of wakeboard bindings I use to use that I may try out. Notice the comfy bungy fabric heel straps. Easy to put on & take off. Wish they still made these.
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melokitegirl
Since 28 Oct 2008
396 Posts
Where the wind blows
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| Sun Aug 28, 11 6:15 pm Dakine Binding |
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My image didn't post. I'll try again...
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melokitegirl
Since 28 Oct 2008
396 Posts
Where the wind blows
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| Sun Aug 28, 11 6:16 pm Dakine Binding |
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My image didn't post. I'll try again... Not working. Oh well. Hey Phil, what's up? The size is correct. It says "de-bug mode". Took the photo with my iphone & reduced the image.
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