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    Posted: 30 Oct 05 at 7:17pm
this weekend we were out having a blast in the 4k and thought we would try out the backstrap for a laugh and i put my foot in it and the thing just broke!!   it did it on both sides!    what are the best backstraps to replace the ones we broke? 
 
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Backstraps?

Do you mean toe loops?

I cant speak from first hand experiance but Ive come across a number of fans of the 'shock' fruitloops. I seem to remember they were developed by a certain Mr Hiscocks and they certainly look the mutts (If only looks were everything..)

I cant find the web address right now and I dont think ive seen them for sale outside of their site but Im sure someone will have heard of them and can point you in the right direction



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SImon Hiscocks' website which sells the fantastic footloops is www.sh-ock.com which seems to re-direct to http://www.ruleone.co.uk/.

Trust me, once you've tried them, nothing else comes close. We've fited them to all the boats we've had this year. Well worth saving up for and the PERFECT christmas present!

 

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Think this is the site for the site for the Shock footloops  http://www.ruleone.co.uk/
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Isis Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Oct 05 at 9:04pm
Ha Ha... well, 3 posts in a row all saying the same thing, I think you have your answer!!
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We use windsurfer toe-straps. Nice and comfy, easy to get in and out of and if you go a "trip down the mine", your ankles and feet will be okay. The shock footloops look good too but not tried them yet....
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Most musto sailors use a bit of reinforced plastic tube with a bit of string down the middle. Cheap and effective ...
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Hose pipe too........... but watch your feet!
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Post Options Post Options   Quote carshalton fc Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 Oct 05 at 8:38am
thanks guys!! i will have a look and put them on my christmas list!!1
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You can also use cut-up rubber car mats.  I'm about to fit them to my Cherub, I'll let you know if they work or not!
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