Advantages at a glance
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No twisting foot straps
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No overtightened screws
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No overturned mounting holes in the windsurf board
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No excessive exertion required
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No ground pads
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Easy and safe sliding in and out again
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Suitable for metric foot straps (30 mm hole spacing)
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Suitable for imperial foot straps (25.4 mm hole spacing)
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Suitable for 1/2 “(12.7mm) hole spacing in the board
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Suitable for 1 “(25.4 mm) hole spacing in the board
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Suitable for front and rear foot straps
What’s new?
In the ATW 277, in contrast to existing systems, the power transmission has been changed from non-positive to positive-locking. To prevent the foot strap from twisting, instead of frictional force (non-positive), a second rigid axle is used, comparable to boards with two screws on each side of the foot strap. The shape of the components effectively prevents the foot strap from twisting (form-fitting). In this way, the fastening screw is only loaded by pulling it out in the axial direction. The torque, on the other hand, is absorbed by the second rigid axle. The fastening screws of previous systems, on the other hand, are expected to do both at the same time, which leads to the known problems.
idea
Who does not know the situation? The wind is blowing, the conditions are looking good, you hurry up with the material to be quick on the water. Finally gliding! But then the foot straps are annoying, you can’t get in properly and sliding out again rakes because the foot straps twist. The way back through the shore break, across the beach to the car, feels like what feels like an eternity. Now you don’t want to take any more risks and tighten the screws until water comes out! Sometimes, however, the screw head says goodbye beforehand or the screw hole is turned over … As I was able to observe again and again on the beach, this is not a personal problem, but a widespread problem. In any case, I was fed up with it and developed the ATW 277. Since I’ve been using the system, I can’t help but grin when I look into the strained faces of like-minded people while they mount or readjust their foot straps. The loops are now in place thanks to the second rigid axle, bomb-proof like foot straps that are mounted with two screws on each side, but without the not inconsiderable extra weight of double plugs.
What good are foot straps that don’t twist?
Every windsurfer who surfs in the foot straps or is on the way benefits from tight foot straps. The entry and exit is much easier for the climber or beginner with ankle straps. Nothing gets stuck or stuck that could lead to improper loading of the board and thus to falls. The foot strap stays in place and guarantees that the feet can slide in and out cleanly. Of course, the ambitious windsurfer also benefits from this, who consequently avoids incorrect loading of the board, so that the performance is increased. In addition, the expert benefits from a significantly increased control over his material, which leads to more safety and, as a consequence, to increased self-confidence. Performance through control!
A small detail with a clearly noticeable impact!
material
The ATW 277 is injection molded in heavy-duty PA6 (nylon).
It is available in stylish colors: black, white, yellow and pink.
Screws made of S316 stainless steel (V4A)
Area of application
The ATW 277 is designed for windsurf boards with a hole spacing of ½ inch (12.7mm) as well as for hole spacings of 1 inch (25.4mm). 1 “and 1/2” hole spacings are the common standards today. Very old boards or custom boards sometimes deviate from this standard. However, the ATW 277 can also be mounted for other hole spacings, but then only works via the frictional resistance. Nevertheless, even without the second rigid axle, the shape of the ATW 277 generates higher frictional resistance than comparable products that only work through friction.
The mounting angle of the anti-twist washer can be adjusted so that it can be used for both front (45 °) and rear foot strap positions (0 °). On windsurfing boards with a hole spacing of ½ inch, the second rigid axle is constructed using a grub screw that is flush with the ATW. Windsurf boards with 1 inch hole spacing use a pan head screw to fix the second rigid axis, which engages with the screw head in the side recess of the ATW. The pan head screw can also be used with 1/2 inch hole spacings, for this a hole is skipped so that a hole spacing of 1 inch is given again. The ATW 277 is suitable for metric foot straps (30 mm hole spacing) – and for imperial ones Foot straps (1 “hole spacing).
installation
1. Dismantling of the previously installed system
2. Positioning the ATW
Place the ATW on the board so that it is centered over the hole that is to be screwed.
3. Screw in the second axis
The second screw axis is installed in one of the neighboring holes. Make sure that the screw is not screwed in at an angle, otherwise the ATW will not grip it properly. The grub screw is only required if assembly using a pan head screw is not possible due to insufficient holes in the board.
4. Prepare the foot strap
Put the ATW’s in the foot strap, put on the cover cap and screw in the foot strap screws up to approx. The lower edge of the ATW.
5. Assemble the foot strap
Put on the foot strap so that the recess of the ATW engages in the screw already in the board. Tighten the foot strap screw in this position. Always check whether the screw engages in the opening of the ATW, if this is the case, then tighten the screw. Repeat the process for the other side. The foot loop screw must be screwed in deep enough to generate sufficient pull-out resistance. It is not necessary to tighten the screw with excessive force in order to increase the torsional resistance.