Hi all,
here are our new, very comfy footpads, see undergroundkiteboards.com/detail_news.php?id=24 for more details and pretty pictures
STEP INTO NEW UNDERGROUND FOOTSTRAPS

Underground Kiteboards are stoked to release their completely re-designed footstrap and footpad system, which we believe are a massive step forward. The totally integrated footpad and strap is the result of a complete re-think of the traditional foot to board connection. Director Adrian Roper: We studied all the footstrap solutions on the market, looked at their shortcomings, then started from scratch to produce a fresh system designed for todays riders. The process took 8 months and the resulting product offers versatility, increased comfort, safety and support, superior impact absorption, hoof-proof strength and above all good looks.

Undergrounds unique thermoformed footpad is a pleasure to stand on and the shark skin surface texture provides superior grip with a raised toe bar and ergonomic heel arch.

The shape of the footstrap has been refined and the double neoprene construction offers a top layer of comfort with a solid feel. Standard Velcro adjusters allow a custom fit.

The real beauty of the integrated system is in the retainers which fasten the straps stainless steel D rings through the pad at 90 degrees to the board.

Made from injection molded plastic with stainless steel inserts the retainers offer width micro-adjustment and multiple stance positions even on boards with only two inserts per foot.

These are easily screwed down using a Phillips driver and once attached, there are no sharp edges anywhere in the system to catch the riders feet.

Most riders will slip straight into the standard size strap, however small and large strap sizes are available on request to suit those with smaller or larger than average feet or boots.

Watch for these slick new footstrap / pad packs shipping with the latest Underground boards, together with improved grab handles and the popular board rail grab bars.

All accessories can be ordered through your Underground dealer as separate items for retro-fitting to your favorite board.

Looking good Adrian.

Footstrap / footpad solutions on the market in the last year or so have been quite dynamic in there change and evolving:

Naish's Grav-D system.
Dakine's X-lace ratchet system.
Liquid Forces air cushioned pad.

Good to see some more industry change, in the right direction, right here in our back yard.

But when are you bringing back the very retro cool Underground heel bungies?