V strap recommendations?

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.

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 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.

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kersh said..
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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leepasty said..

kersh said..
"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!

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.

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.

I've tried loads but found the F Ones the best.

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).

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.