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    Posted: 03 Nov 05 at 7:30pm
Originally posted by 49erGBR735HSC

Dakine windsurfer toe-straps, well worth considering, not found anything better yet...... (mentioned them before but couldn't remember the name!)

I have exactly the same ones on my 14. I got all 4 brand new off ebay for £18.

Not sure why people and manufacturers go for the hosepipe/rope core efforts. I have never used them, but they look a great way to break your ankle in a wipeout.
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Originally posted by Skiffe

On a 12 ft skiff the Aussie ones have about 6 - 10 per side.

How many feet do you have?

Why do you need so many?
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Dakine windsurfer toe-straps, well worth considering, not found anything better yet...... (mentioned them before but couldn't remember the name!)
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Originally posted by Guest#260

Most musto sailors use a bit of reinforced plastic tube with a bit of string down the middle. Cheap and effective ...

On a 12 ft skiff the Aussie ones have about 6 - 10 per side.

We use generally things like the above, about 4mm spectra, with one of the following hoses

  1. Hydraulic(synflex) hose, black only
  2. Truck air brake hose, comes in blue black red and orange
  3. Industrial reinforced air hose, clear with a white reinforcement.

to make them stand up , pull rope as tie as you can get it, may need a couple of goes at this, with electrical tape between  each of them. This works really well.
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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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thanks guys!! i will have a look and put them on my christmas list!!1
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Hose pipe too........... but watch your feet!
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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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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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Ha Ha... well, 3 posts in a row all saying the same thing, I think you have your answer!!
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