How to SETUP your WINDSURFING FOOTSTRAPS

[@MT2892]

Thanks for your video!!! Any tip for improve the grip of the pads? And what about wearing boots?

[@manuwindsurfing]

How could I forget? For booties we may need to move the strap one hole over to increase width and switch back once the water warms back up. Booties are way grippier it can be nice or dangerous. So we want to sail barefoot as much as possible. To make pads grippier some put wax over them, otherwise keep them clean washing them with soap and water gently brushing dirt away. If needed replace them because they tend to lose their nice and sticky feel when new!

[@altumano]

This looks wrong and too loose, but after breaking by ankle because of too tight front strap, I am ready to consider alternative ways

[@manuwindsurfing]

It sure does, doesn't it? Early in my career my foot got a ganglion cyst from having straps too tight. The 2 key points of the vid that allow us to keep control over the trim of the board while having loose footstraps are: 1. Rotate or twist the front foot to its side 2. Lean against the front side of the strap itself to drive the board forward Some riders have the straps much bigger than mine, I'm not sure how they manage so there is certainly a wide variety of setups out there!

[@kristianvrum8979]

Top tip: ignore advice from amateurs and go watch Guy Cribb's video on footstrap setup instead.

[@manuwindsurfing]

Pros have things that work for them and may not be for everyone. Ever seen them stuck in one strap while trying to bail?! 😨😨😨 scary... They do often get hurt, although some of it is due to the nature of their discipline. What works for you?