Ever wonder how the Japanese riders stay locked in??

[Brian_216]

For some reason Facebook said I should add Masaki Wake as a friend. These pics came up in the news feed this morning. This explains how he can stay in those holds when he does all his crazy tricks.

 

[McDog]

Lots of ankle magnets too. Maybe there are more in the ski. I bet it chaffs a bit though. Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[Brian_216]

I thought it was interesting how the foothold comes around the back of the foot. Ill bet they take some getting used to kicking into.

 

[swapmeet]

I wonder if those guys are getting a kick out of the threads we start about them. They've probably been using that design for like two years lol.

"Sirry Americans"


That being said, interesting find.

 

[Lucaumpits]

I rode the Jap's boat last year, those strap are 100% rigid, its like having metal inside or some hard plastic, so these straps been solid, all you need a bit of pressure to the side and you are locked in

 

[MADMAT]

I love the small enclosures I added when I did my tray. They are great!

Does anyone know where to get the tiny scuppers they are using to drain the gunnies!?

 

[Idok]

I rode the Jap's boat last year, those strap are 100% rigid, its like having metal inside or some hard plastic, so these straps been solid, all you need a bit of pressure to the side and you are locked in

must be metal....no other reason for those gay ankle magnets

 

[DK-Freestyle]

No kicking in at all, you gotta put your foot in at an angle and slide it in. Felt like an ankle breaker system for sure, so it would take quite a bit of getting used to, but it definitely works for them!

 

[waterfreak]

ankle breakers for sure ! unless you weigh less than 100 lbs wet and land your tricks perfectly

 

[Idok]

is that an air vent in the top of the hood second pic?

 

[Brian_216]

I don't know so much about the straps, but I like the way the holds come around the back of the foot.

 

[wsuwrhr]

Hondaaaa!!!!!!!!

Seriously....If you have never spent time with this crew, you guys are all missing out. These guys are dedicated and are fun to be around.