... After 2 sessions in a row my feet already have holes in them on top of my big toes. I honestly reckon the stock Drake/starboard footstraps with the iSonics are the most uncomfortable footstraps ever made. I've put up with it for a few seasons now. On my wave boards i have the big chunky plush fellas, but I'm not keen for them on my slalom boards. Was thinking something with less wet weight.

A quick google (& SB) search came up with these threads:www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Windsurfing/Review/footstraps/
www.iwindsurf.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12186&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=20&sid=453407b7ec221c9c723eac904bde1465

What are peoples thoughts & recommendations on thinner lighter footstraps eg Dakine Contour's, X-lites etc.
Any that are affordable? Will be looking to kit out 2 iSonics so 8 footstraps in total.

I reckon the Drake ones are fine, and hated the DaKine thin ones so maybe I am different lol

First stop IMO is the Flying Objects ones that are way thicker and more padded. Really, could not see it being more than 100g heavier so have a wee before sailing. :)

I tried the Dakine contour on my fsw last season and they chopped my feet up after a couple of hours, I personally just prefer standard type JP or Tabou straps.

I'm with the JMan.

I replace my stock straps (patrik/*board) with the Chinook ones, soooo comfy !!

I chucked my feet in a set of carbon art ones the other day. They were comfy as.

Been using these for about a month now (Dakine X-Lace), Great on my wave board but not sure how you'd like them for slalom but I don't see why they would be good. Easy to adjust and like slipping your feet into a pillow, nice secure connection but still easy to slip out when you eat it big time. Down side is the cost....ouch!

^^ nup rather have the feel of the board when turning (surgeons don't wear gardening gloves do they)
plus booties stick to the strap and footpad, and increase ankle injuries greatly.

No thanks

Mark _australia said..
^^ nup rather have the feel of the board when turning (surgeons don't wear gardening gloves do they)
plus booties stick to the strap and footpad, and increase ankle injuries greatly.

No thanks

Would rather not wear booties but had Dans problem, wore a hole in my right foot from a strap. Would not heal, every time I sailed it just tore the skin off again. The scar tissue was really weak and it started bleeding even on other boards with super comfy straps. Only way I could get it to heal was wear booties.

Other bonus is that I don't get sea urchined or reef cuts at Ricketts any more nor will I be paranoid about the Blue ring octapussies that frequent the area. Then there is the melanoma farm prevention.
But , would still rather not wear them much prefer the feel barefooted but getting used to them.

Thanks for the replies everyone, I hate booties so will try to avoid where possible. I'll try some slim ones that are shape to cover more of the foot and if no good will end up with thick plush padded ones. Cheers.

i have a set of these on a board www.mb-fins.com/default.asp find them comfy and super light weight. No on water adjusting is a drawback, and cost.

Have some of these to try as a cheaper version, not exactly the same but I think will be ok.

www.ebay.com.au/itm/Unifiber-footstrap-ultra-light-regular-windsurfing-/281477255626?pt=AU_Sport_Surfing&hash=item41895a11ca