Padding on the tray

[Sanoman]

Would like some opinions on padding in and around the footholds.

l see some guys cut out a recessed foot pattern in the bottom of the tray just outside the footholds .While others just make the pad even all the way.And l plan on padding the inside the tops of the footholds also.So can you give some ideas or what your personal preference's would be.

 

[FlightPlanDan]

Would like some opinions on padding in and around the footholds.

l see some guys cut out a recessed foot pattern in the bottom of the tray just outside the footholds .While others just make the pad even all the way.And l plan on padding the inside the tops of the footholds also.So can you give some ideas or what your personal preference's would be.

It's a matter of personal preference. I like my 25mm pad throughout the tray and footholds. I just turfed the tops of the holds, and was pleased, but now I'd like them tighter. Maybe an 8mm pad would have been good on the instep. I'll likely just glue another layer of turf on the instep area to tighten them up. That's the good thing about turf & glue!

 

[Sanoman]

l like the idea of 25mm pad in the footholds,seems like you would really want the extra in there.That makes sense.

 

[Waternut]

If the footholds are small, most people do it so they can have a little padding on the top and the bottom while still being able to get their feet in place. For people with the bigger holds, it's done to give your feet a pocket which dramatically helps keep your feet planted in the tray instead of sliding off the back when you land vertical. Get as much pad as you can on the bottom, your feet will thank you if you ever ride surf or start jumping big wake. You'll need some padding on the top though if you like riding for any extended periods of time...

 

[FlightPlanDan]

If the footholds are small, most people do it so they can have a little padding on the top and the bottom while still being able to get their feet in place. For people with the bigger holds, it's done to give your feet a pocket which dramatically helps keep your feet planted in the tray instead of sliding off the back when you land vertical. Get as much pad as you can on the bottom, your feet will thank you if you ever ride surf or start jumping big wake. You'll need some padding on the top though if you like riding for any extended periods of time...

True. I have Tom21 holds (which I love) that are made for 25mm pad on the deck. As I said, I used turf only above the foot. The hold is plenty big enough to accommodate an 8mm pad above the foot.

I was just trying to advise Don of my "I-wish-I-wooda" lol.

Also, that 25mm pad, after riding a while, is no longer 25mm!
Just a thought.

 

[SJBrit]

Also, that 25mm pad, after riding a while, is no longer 25mm!
Just a thought.

That's an important point when padding footholds. Take your time with it to make sure your foot is in there snug, with as much padding on the bottom as you can and a little on top too. But, stand on the ski like you are riding it since the bottom pad will compress under your weight - it's not enough just to slip your foot in while all of your weight is still on the garage floor. This goes without saying, but also test with the exact footwear that you will be riding in.

 

[Sanoman]

That's an important point when padding footholds. Take your time with it to make sure your foot is in there snug, with as much padding on the bottom as you can and a little on top too. But, stand on the ski like you are riding it since the bottom pad will compress under your weight - it's not enough just to slip your foot in while all of your weight is still on the garage floor. This goes without saying, but also test with the exact footwear that you will be riding in.

Diffidently a great idea to put all your weight down on it.Didn't think about that! thanks

 

[Waternut]

stand on the ski like you are riding it since the bottom pad will compress under your weight - it's not enough just to slip your foot in while all of your weight is still on the garage floor. This goes without saying, but also test with the exact footwear that you will be riding in.

This is excellent advice. The biggest problem I have is I fit everything so it's perfect while I'm standing in my normal riding stance in the shop. When I get on the water though, the water changes the amount of traction I have and the angle of the ski is changed from flat to nose up. This changes my perfect feel into something that's not quite what I wanted. Maybe I'm just anal but food for thought...