Kiwi Style ?
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Topic: Kiwi Style ?
Posted By: Webmuppet
Subject: Kiwi Style ?
Date Posted: 19 Sep 08 at 6:52pm
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Hi Folks, probably a stupid question but here goes anyway: What does 'Kiwi Style' relate to in terms of Laser toe-straps..........I'm assuming that the Kiwi's adopted that particular style of hiking ?.........if so, what were the alternatives ? - just wondering, Nigel ------------- I am the milkman of human kindness, I will leave an extra pint (Billy Bragg) Graduate 2530 'Galaxy' |
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Posted By: JohnW
Date Posted: 19 Sep 08 at 8:18pm
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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. http://www.roostersailing.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=1&Product_Code=lpt - Click |
Posted By: Quagers
Date Posted: 19 Sep 08 at 10:23pm
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Basically its the style of hiking where you have straight legs and lock your toes under the toe strap (generally you have the strap tighter) rather than the tradition method of hooking your feet around the strap so it actually lies over your ankles. Kiwi style gives you more leverage and is better for your joints in the long term, but its bloody hard work. |
Posted By: mike ellis
Date Posted: 19 Sep 08 at 10:59pm
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. ------------- 600 732, will call it Sticks and Stones when i get round to it. Also International 14, 1318 |
Posted By: Quagers
Date Posted: 20 Sep 08 at 7:26am
| I can definatly believe that, after a windy day on the water my ankles can certianly feel it. |
Posted By: mike ellis
Date Posted: 21 Sep 08 at 11:51am
alternatively, nicer on all your joints and a lot more fun, try trapezing! ------------- 600 732, will call it Sticks and Stones when i get round to it. Also International 14, 1318 |
Posted By: Webmuppet
Date Posted: 21 Sep 08 at 6:25pm
I sort of knew what that style of hiking entailed, I was really just wondering how it got the name, "Kiwi Style" ? .........and has it always been called that ? Nigel ------------- I am the milkman of human kindness, I will leave an extra pint (Billy Bragg) Graduate 2530 'Galaxy' |
Posted By: Jon Emmett
Date Posted: 21 Sep 08 at 7:25pm
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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???
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Posted By: Guest
Date Posted: 21 Sep 08 at 7:53pm
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Got any good and bad shots of hiking style? ------------- |
Posted By: sailor.jon
Date Posted: 21 Sep 08 at 8:52pm
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would be interested to see, pictures of different styles, and peoples opinions of them, ------------- Jon Vortex 1169 http://www.yorkshiredales.sc/ - Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club |
Posted By: Jon Emmett
Date Posted: 21 Sep 08 at 9:06pm
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Have a look at the following articles: ../subscriber/?s=201&UAN=593 - Hiking: Upwind - 03 Nov 2006 ../subscriber/?s=201&UAN=601 - Hiking: On A Reach - 17 Nov 2006 ------------- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Your-Own-Tactics-Coach/dp/0470973218/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312565831&sr=8-1 - |