Anyone know a good place to get these without having to sell a kidney?

I'm after M7x28 thread forming screws in either T30 or allen head for duotone

Closest I could get is at Surfsail WA here: www.surfsailaustralia.com.au/product/goya-footstrap-stainless-self-tapper-28mm#surf-sail-clothing-hardware. Airbag could be an option for you.

However, the screws are only 12 gauge (5.5mm) x 28mm long. You may have to reduce the diameter of the current footstrap holes to fit and I recall there have been earlier posts on how to do this.

If you are screwing into plastic, make sure the thread is described as PT (Plastic Thread) which is a coarser thread than self tappers.

Starboard used to have a selection of non-standard footstrap screws some years ago, but I couldn't find them on their current site.

Hope this helps.

And there's the issue.

Standard M6 one that fits 95% of boards - $1.99 at Surf Sail Australia.

Funny M7 nobody asked for - but Fanatic and Starboard decided to use them a few years ago, $6ea at WSS.
Why do brands do this?

You need to drill it then use a screw extractor bit. all not easy but I have done..

other option is if you can scratch away some of the plastics then use pliers to unscrew the bit remaining..

I don't think so. Surely there is a factory somewhere in China producing these for Cobra and the other factories.

Surfsail can probably get these through their network, not sure, but they are your best bet in Australia if your local doesn't have it.



These are a specialty item, not available via your fasteners supplier.

WindmanV said..
At higher cost but an exact fit, try these: wssboards.com.au/starboard-screw-m7-x-32-torx/.

thanks everyone i will track something down

^^ I have done that but really it's pad off, you cut thru the deck too so bit of work after... so it's almost better to remove and replace the whole insert if you must use that exact hole position

If it's of any help I've found some good upgrade options for slot box screws and fin bolts from bolt and nut. Have started swapping everything over torx heads. Tired of stripping Philips heads.

Here in Canada we have a chain of stores called Fastenal that sells every type of fastener known to man, including stainless. They're my go-to supplier for my job and personal stuff. They have a website so maybe you can order online. Only thing is most fasteners come in boxes of 50, 100 etc but I always like to have extras kicking around anyway.