Robi,

The first piece I put on my boat are FORWARD FOOT footstrap!

You mentioned it and I 'second' it.

You acceleration and overall speed sets in a law of physics ,..you will be separated from the boat,...not a very 'good' feeling.

....I put mine at the aft end of my d-board well,..I can still shift my weight accordingly...

...make sure you put them on before you head down here,..for when you are flying( 3-4 ft) wave crest to crest at full throttle you want to stay with the Blade...that is the fun part, powering up to max in 20+ winds,...yes?

regards,

Bruce
St. Croix
I-17