I have just been looking at the footstrap settings on my boards. Its interesting as I have arrived at these by sailing the boards, adjusting them as I need them, and then leaving them there. So obviously they work for me. They may not work for anyone else, as we are all different weights, different heights, and different abilities, not to mention sometimes preferring a different feeling from the board.

What I have ended up with is two very similar boards, with one having the straps outboard and the other with them inboard. Both are good boards for the conditions I sail them in, but one is more for blasting and the other is for lighter winds.

What it did dredge up though was that years ago I bought a Thommen board designed by Bjorn Dunkerbeck. It was a dog and never sailed very well for me. The first thing it needed was a much larger fin that you would expect, but even that didn't make it much better. After measuring things up and comparing my boards as well as others in the sailing group, I installed more footstrap inserts. Lots of inserts, just to make sure that I had a few options to try out.

So, the board was transformed. I ended up using the footstrap inserts in the same position that my favorite boards do, which makes sense as our legs are always the same length and our stance probably doesn't change much. I guess I am a midget compared to Bjorn Dunkerbeck as there seems to be a big difference between our stance widths.

Has anyone else bought a board that they hated because it didn't sail well, even though it was a top brand?

I also remembered that I modified my Formula board in the same way. It was always a huge step across to the straps until I added more inserts, at which point it became a fun board.

I guess not many people modify boards in the same way, but if I ever buy a new board it will be the top of my list to see how the footstraps are spaced.

Hey all, I regularly sail flat water at Budgewoi and go okay. The thing is I'm 70kg and ride a Isonic 80 with R7 sails and get owned by bigger guys on the same size sail. I'm not the strongest person in the world either (maybe problem 1)

So I'm wondering if any of you lightweights that constantly go very fast have any secrets to pass on, maybe boom height or mast base position or do we use a smaller sail. I'm considering Maccas 3 times a day ?? it just seems the heavier guys boards ride better.

I'm an above average sailor (I think) and I know that the board has done 42 with the previous owner (Walshy) and I'm topped out at 37 .

Thanks

Anyone know where I can get these? His website says they are out of stock..
I've sent a message but I've had no reply as yet.
Mine died of old age..