Thigh Straps - YAK

[OnTheWater123]

how many of you ride Thigh straps ? KNEE BRACES. ? and vice versa.... knee straps/ thigh braces....


wondering if these would help out a first timer like my self.
From everything i see looks like they would be a huge help with stabilization when launching and coming back in. Even in rough waters while fishing.

[makobob]

Depends, surf zone, reaction time, split seconds. Time to put them on? Beginners should start out in the bays or on a lake. The surf zone is not where you should start After getting comfortable in the bay you will not need them, unless you are running class 4-5 rivers.

[skrilla]

Would hate to be tangled with that in case of a flip.

Stabilization should come from your core muscles and keeping your head and body over the vessel.

[warburto]

I had them on a boat I was borrowing (Necky Dolphin) and found them very uncomfortable when I tried them. But the Dolphin cockpit was way too small for me, so that might have been the bigger problem. I could see where someone might want them, but not me, and especially not when fishing.

[sanomick]

I really like having thigh straps when I am coming in through the surf. BUT go out and use them so you feel comfortable and know how to use them.

I agree that they are a huge help with stabilization when launching and coming back in. I use them in rough waters while fishing or when i have to deal with big wakes from PBs.

I have a Hobie revolution and don't use them, but use them all the time on my Wilderness systems 160. Just my two cents.

[lowprofile]

Never used them. Usually if the surf is more than I like to come in on ill put my legs over the side for balance and to slow me down when a wave picks me up. Having my legs bound would suck in the instance I feel off balance and can't toss my legs over.