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      CommentAuthormark84p
    • CommentTimeJan 6th 2010
     
    Stainless self-tapping, no smaller than 8 gauge. Length depends on how thick your straps are. Felix uses 1.25” long.
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    Make sure to get a nylon and stainless washer as well to help hold.
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      CommentAuthordamskydive
    • CommentTimeMay 3rd 2010
     
    I have the same problem and just want to know the size (length and width) to place the straps being sure not making any damage on this beautiful board.

    If you have these measurements in Cm it could be super cool!!!
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      CommentAuthorPhil
    • CommentTimeMay 11th 2010
     
    If you're in a hurry, It seems that the screws provided with the Naish Surfkite range are compliant, but be careful they need to be shortened a little.
    Hope this help

    Phil
    Have Fun & Ride Safe
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      CommentAuthordamskydive
    • CommentTimeMay 13th 2010
     
    Thank you Phil but at this time i still didn't find the correct size and model and didn't see the Naish's screw.

    Still need help about that!
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      CommentAuthordamskydive
    • CommentTimeMay 22nd 2010
     
    Help me please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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      CommentAuthorsamw
    • CommentTimeJun 17th 2010 edited
     
    I have been looking at which board to buy for the last 3 months... Firewire Board ordered & arriived yesterday, straps & pad arrived today but so far have been unable to find the right screws... killer... potentially I will miss a session on my new board on Saturday for the sake of £1 worth of screws... Gutted

    Surely it would make sense to sell the boards with them included...
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      CommentAuthorsamw
    • CommentTimeJun 17th 2010
     
    Damskydive - from looking at this page (http://www.mugss.org/useful/dictionary/screw%20sizes/) 8 gauge is 4mm, assuming Felix uses standard footstraps the length will be 31.75mm

    Looks like I'm going to have to squeeze a trip to the DIY shop in tomorrow to get some stainess steel 32mm x 5mm self tapping screws - 8(
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      CommentAuthordamskydive
    • CommentTimeJul 1st 2010
     
    Thanks Samw, i will try to find this size too, let me know if you had to cut these.
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      CommentAuthorsamw
    • CommentTimeJul 1st 2010 edited
     
    I finally found some zinc coated ones at the 3rd DIY store I went to but was concerned they would rust so ordered these http://www.sailboats.co.uk/productinfo.aspx?productID=A4267

    They fit the rear pad perfectly as I have a tail pad but suspect I will need to cut the fron ones down to enable me to tighten the front strap properly...

    On the positive got out on my 6ft quad fish & it was amazing

    Happy kiting
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      CommentAuthorBrian
    • CommentTimeNov 17th 2010
     
    Quick update, new boards now have the option of ordering with a pad/strap setup that includes screws for anyone looking to get a new board. Instruction set is here:http://www.firewiresurfboards.com/kitesurfing/quiver_boards.php?boardid=kitesurfing

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