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Naish Grav D footstraps

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Created by Trant > 9 months ago, 15 Dec 2009
Trant
NSW, 601 posts
15 Dec 2009 10:59PM
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I just spent half an hour googling without a result. Does anyone know where I can buy these Naish footstraps in Oz, preferably around Sydney?
I've just managed to wreck my 2008 ones.

Apologies if I've missed an obvious shop, I'm knackered.

Beersy
TAS, 753 posts
15 Dec 2009 11:02PM
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Maybe call windgenuity directly and see if they have any then just call your local naish shop and get them to order them...

lex123
NSW, 511 posts
15 Dec 2009 11:31PM
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Windsurf n'Snow have them in the shop
17-19 Anzac Ave Collaroy. I think off the top of my head its 149 ish a set

axis
VIC, 399 posts
16 Dec 2009 12:03AM
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Are these straps OK? I stuck my foot in them at the beach the other day and they seemed very wide. I do have skinny girly feet though.

Just interested...

Trant
NSW, 601 posts
16 Dec 2009 12:28AM
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lex123 said...

Windsurf n'Snow have them in the shop
17-19 Anzac Ave Collaroy. I think off the top of my head its 149 ish a set


Sweet, thanks for that. I'll give them a call in the morning.


Axis said...
Are these straps OK? I stuck my foot in them at the beach the other day and they seemed very wide. I do have skinny girly feet though.

Just interested...


I don't know about the 2010 version, but the 2008 version was fantastic. Grippy and comfortable, but then I do have chunky man feet

Fooosh
WA, 563 posts
15 Dec 2009 9:29PM
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axis said...

I do have skinny girly feet though.



Mmm send us pics![}:)]

ewan kite
VIC, 928 posts
16 Dec 2009 12:51AM
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axis said...

Are these straps OK? I stuck my foot in them at the beach the other day and they seemed very wide. I do have skinny girly feet though.

Just interested...


you need to play around with them a little for the first week you have them, then they start 'moulding' to your feet and the width isnt an issue. mine are well worn in after about 3 months now and never have any problems with the board coming off.

happy1
WA, 45 posts
16 Dec 2009 6:41AM
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Trant said...
but then I do have chunky man feet


MmmmMmm send us some pics

djdojo
VIC, 1616 posts
16 Dec 2009 6:31PM
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Ergh, get anything but these abominations. I demoed some Naish boards a few weeks ago and these were absolutely the worst straps I have ever used. I have pretty average sized and shaped feet so they should be able to work for me but they didn't at all. The edge closest to my ankle gouged into the top of my foot whilst the rest of the strap was sloppy. I tried to adjust them but they are minimally adjustable and as soon as they approached a firm fit they were so uncomfortable, and still without any sense of security to inspire jumping, that I took the board back and rode a North board again (the other brand on offer at RPS demo). Overall I was aghast at the Naish components.

There are many brands of pad/strap sets more adjustable and comfortable than the current Naish stuff. Shop around.

the walks
WA, 448 posts
16 Dec 2009 3:45PM
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djdojo said...

Ergh, get anything but these abominations. I demoed some Naish boards a few weeks ago and these were absolutely the worst straps I have ever used. I have pretty average sized and shaped feet so they should be able to work for me but they didn't at all. The edge closest to my ankle gouged into the top of my foot whilst the rest of the strap was sloppy. I tried to adjust them but they are minimally adjustable and as soon as they approached a firm fit they were so uncomfortable, and still without any sense of security to inspire jumping, that I took the board back and rode a North board again (the other brand on offer at RPS demo). Overall I was aghast at the Naish components.

There are many brands of pad/strap sets more adjustable and comfortable than the current Naish stuff. Shop around.


IYO, i found them really weird, then as ewan said, played around, now i would'nt part with them. IMO.

BrisKites
QLD, 1293 posts
16 Dec 2009 8:03PM
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The new Grav D straps are something that takes 1/2 hour of riding to come to terms with. First thoughts are that they are too wide to get any grip but you will find they dont need to be as snug as other straps.
When fitting them add some more duck from where the bolts are placed in the factory and they are fine.
The straps are surprisingly good once you get over that feeling they are too loose.

toddws
WA, 469 posts
16 Dec 2009 11:27PM
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the walks said...

djdojo said...

Ergh, get anything but these abominations. I demoed some Naish boards a few weeks ago and these were absolutely the worst straps I have ever used. I have pretty average sized and shaped feet so they should be able to work for me but they didn't at all. The edge closest to my ankle gouged into the top of my foot whilst the rest of the strap was sloppy. I tried to adjust them but they are minimally adjustable and as soon as they approached a firm fit they were so uncomfortable, and still without any sense of security to inspire jumping, that I took the board back and rode a North board again (the other brand on offer at RPS demo). Overall I was aghast at the Naish components.

There are many brands of pad/strap sets more adjustable and comfortable than the current Naish stuff. Shop around.


IYO, i found them really weird, then as ewan said, played around, now i would'nt part with them. IMO.


^^^
absolutley, take the time to play around with them. They have 3 setting to accomodate width of feet and then adjustment withe the velcro straps, after 2 sessions they are the most comfortable straps out there!!!

890Falcon
NSW, 383 posts
17 Dec 2009 8:03AM
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Strange straps indeed , had the new board out yesterday and everytime I tried something my feet would come out of the straps, played around with the straps and towards the end of the session my feet started to stick.Most comfy pads I have ever tried.



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