foot hold straps

[yamahab1]

just got my straps in any pic or steps on the best way to mount on a blaster

 

[kraqus]

Let us know how it comes along.....
http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/7713


Benny

 

[SASQUATCH113]

don't forget pics as well. i will be doing this in a few months. which straps did you get?

any additional help on installation will be greatly appreciated. i know i will be doing the same.

 

[seatsR4toilets]

I always use the Dakine Proform straps.
They run about $21 a piece, and I've had good luck with them. They are adjustable, so you can use them with shoes or barefoot.
As far as install, I install them just before the incline area in the footwell. The way to measure this, IMO, is to get someone to hold the strap, and stand on the ski in the jumping position, which, for me, is having the natural bend where my toes all connect to my foot right on the bend of footwell.
Then, I mount the strap just before the middle of the top of my foot.

As dumb as it may sound, this is a VERY important placement (depending on your riding style).
I ride surf alot, and the first ski I mounted foot straps on I didn't totally think it through like this. My ski had the the very thin 3M type skateboard tape on it, with no under padding (which is great and not great all at the same time). At the time, I thought strapping the foot almost flat would be best for wave jumping, but even though that position was great for maneuvering the ski around and jumping it, it was the WORST possible position for landing the ski.
That's just my opinion. I'm ready to install my 4th set this coming week.

 

[seatsR4toilets]

I've also found that for me using one anchor on each side of the foot strap works just fine on a Blaster (but then again, I'm not trying to back flip it either)

 

[kraqus]

Hey seats those came out pretty good......good job!
I will be installing a set of those pretty soon myself.

Thanks for sharing the pictures.


Benny

 

[seatsR4toilets]

Thanks.
After the first time, it's pretty easy.
Just remember to glob the glue underneath.

 

[Carbon Blaster]

Here's some pics of how we mounted foot straps in our blaster, just scroll to the bottom of page 6.
http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/58769&page=6

Cheers

 

[yamahab1]

foot straps

i just got dakine proform thay look like it going to trun out good will get pics up when i mount them than its umi steering time only good thing about winter is fixing all the stuff i broke

 

[SASQUATCH113]

did you ever get these installed yamahab1?

 

[diamondaudio10]

i jus used stainless screws and screwed em right into the hull, never had a prob, my b1 has been inverted many times and they have never come loose

 

[seatsR4toilets]

i jus used stainless screws and screwed em right into the hull, never had a prob, my b1 has been inverted many times and they have never come loose

That completely shocks me.
I'd never ever ever have guessed that.