Kiwi Style ?

would be interested to see, pictures of different styles, and peoples opinions of them,

The short toestrap style may be better for your knees as it keeps them straighter but it is a very good way to damage your ankles. After all if you were trying to break you angle you would straighten it and load it right at the end. As the leg is straighter you are also more likely to get a build up of "waste products" from hiking. Just look at the windy races at the games, did you see anyone hiking Kiwi style???

alternatively, nicer on all your joints and a lot more fun, try trapezing!

Originally posted by Quagers is better for your joints in the long term,

apart from maybe your ankles. i think thats what emmett said a couple of years ago when i went to one of his training thingymajigs at stokes bay.

From the Rooster site:

Kiwi Style - using a special material that grips the sailing boot - which helps you to point toe hike and still grip the strap. The strap has been developed with feedback from top international sailors - we have just the right amount of foam to give comfort yet still allow maximum feel.

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Edited by JohnW