C1/C2 Thigh straps

[justinch]

Morning folks

Does anybody know where I can get some thigh straps for our club boats? A rough idea of cost would be good as well.

Thank you all.


Justin

[Papabear]

Hi Justin,

Try Steve Hesford at Hydrasports.

The Vajda velcro type straps are listed on the website at £32 for normal straps or £35 for the ultralight ones

http://www.hydrasports.co.uk/?products_ ... ccessories

Cheers

Papabear

[bankside]

Available from Cool Blue Canoes; do you want buckles or velcro?
Good Luck

[justinch]

Thanks guys, I guess I want velcro but buying for two c1s and one c2 could be expensive at £30 a pair especially as they evaporate when left in boats
I might see how much to get some made locally.

[carealto]

For a really cheap solution ...

Quick release plastic diving buckles (around £2 per pair on ebay)
50mm webbing (around 50p per metre)
Plastic three bar ladder clips (around 10p each if buying 10 or more)

Should be possible to make straps up for around £5 per pair - particularly if you are making a few. There is a bit of cutting and heat-sealing of webbing ends, but really not much work involved in making them up.

My daughter uses these - her only complaint is that the buckles on her straps do slip slightly after a roll - otherwise they are fine. I have never liked the idea of velcro - anything that sticks itself back together at the drop of a hat feels wrong for something you may need to release quickly for safety!