Please do share your feedback in the comments and I'll include them in the next video.

I remember being told to adjust strap so that foot can not go in so deep that strap comes to ankle, because that is what leads to ankle injuries. My foot straps get tight at top of arch (I have high arches), so my foot can not go in deeper.

Ben Profit's advice is to have them large enough that one can twist the foot in the strap until the knee can reach the board. This will reduce the risk of injuries.

I'd say tight is more likely to get your foot hurt, deep your ankle. However, by having them even looser and not so narrow it leaves more room to either come out of them or to move and rotate inside of them.

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SurferKris said..
Ben Profit's advice is to have them large enough that one can twist the foot in the strap until the knee can reach the board. This will reduce the risk of injuries.

If I bend my knee to touch the board, my foot slides out of strap because it does not go in very deep.

I like to have a snug fit in strap, really helps with control while foiling.

If you wear footwear while sailing make sure your booties slide out easily from the straps. The booties may have grippy rubber on the sides and upper toe area which impedes your release from your straps. Just saying (2 months off broken foot)

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boardhead said..
If you wear footwear while sailing make sure your booties slide out easily from the straps. The booties may have grippy rubber on the sides and upper toe area which impedes your release from your straps. Just saying (2 months off broken foot)

Okay, will keep in mind, thanks boardhead

The two most important parts of the video to keep trim control over the board despite the straps looseness 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.

Guy Cribb always has something to add

I watched his vid, the wave settings are crazy to me but I guess he won't have issues getting the board to turn that's for sure.
He mentions problems riding the board while sailing along with wider straps and that's where the 2 key points mentioned above are of great help!

What ever you do, don't use an electric drill!

Hahaha!! Awesome one, definitely adding this in the next one. You guys are awesome!

You loop with loose foot straps like that I take it Manu. Isn't that asking for a foot to slip out?

On forwards I keep the rear strap by twisting my foot at 45 degrees as outlined in the video. The front one is different since it's used to lift the board up which exposes the hull to the wind and pushed the board under my feet. This helps keep the strap on.

When half way through the loop I sometimes get off the straps if something felt strange through the rotation. This often happens when expert riders do their second loop during double forward. I have full control whether I want to stay in or bail out.

Same goes with wave 360s, shakas, etc. The idea, especially in high winds jumps, is to have the hull facing the wind. It's important to matter the straps settings though!

I liked the demo of how you're rolling your foot to grab the board. I've struggled with this some as I don't get a lot of practice in good wind + flat water. I'll have to try it, as I was coming out of my rear strap when getting small jumps heading out on a board I rarely ride.

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boardhead said..
If you wear footwear while sailing make sure your booties slide out easily from the straps. The booties may have grippy rubber on the sides and upper toe area which impedes your release from your straps. Just saying (2 months off broken foot)

I totally I agree with that. I hate booties for this reason. I only wear them when I have to. So have front straps doubly loose with booties on.

PS/ Nice video Manuel

lol my footstraps i can nearly fit both my feet in.
But thats just my weird way