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    Posted: 06 Jun 07 at 7:12am

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I have "hose pipe" style handles towards the back of my Contender. I don't use them and I doubt I ever will. The thought of getting my foot trapped in it in a capsize scares me. I'm taking them of when I fit the new progrip. If you have progrip I doubt that you would need the anyway?

 

DONT take them off just yet Ross.  They are very good and helpful for trapezing on a broad reach in marginal conditions.  You need your weight back, but without them there is no way to brace yourself apart from friction.  Even if you can brace on friction alone, your feet will hurt like hell after a short time
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Nosediving, wave jumping, superlight skiffs .. Yes, I can see them needing them ...

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You definately need them on some boats, cherub comes to mind
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I have "hose pipe" style handles towards the back of my Contender. I don't use them and I doubt I ever will. The thought of getting my foot trapped in it in a capsize scares me. I'm taking them of when I fit the new progrip. If you have progrip I doubt that you would need the anyway?

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Has anyone fited any of these yet ? if so are they any good? www.aquastrap.net

 
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