Lately we've been getting lots of 20mph+ conditions with 1-2' chop at my local spot. I've been having lots of fun with working my way upwind then doing downwind runs chasing bumps. I currently ride with just front footstraps I'm now getting pretty comfortable with it and think it would be really nice to try strapless. I know though with my current setup that the front straps save me all the time from getting pulled over the front when downwinding. My board is an 8" slalom board converted for foiling and it has a pretty long distance between the foil to the sail's mast track. I've noticed that strapless works best on boards like the JP Foil Slate where the two are closer together. Does anyone here have any experience on a dedicated strapless board for downwind swell riding in stronger wind? If so, do you ever miss having the straps? I'm curious as this may be the route I want to go with my next board.

Thanks!

Sounds like all the big brands will be windsurf foiling in 2018. Naish is doing a windsurfing foil and board along with a small sails NeilPryde have their product on their website now...

I plan to GPS windsurf on windy days over 15 knots and windsurf/foil in the light stuff

Keep an eye out for pictures of these products from all brands on the web and please post here.

cheers Russ