I've never had heel straps on a buggy but I must say that it adds a HOOJ level of security being most certain that your feet aren't going to get
jarred off the pegs and get folded under the seat. Riding in the Apexx is a very secure feeling to begin with, but I really notice that with
straighter legs than I've ever ridden with, I would feel even more vulnerable without the heel straps. These could be added onto virtually any buggy
too. Ozzy pointed out not to wear boots with heels big enough to wedge between the strap and footpeg which could prevent you coming loose if all
goes really wrong.ChrisH - 19-8-2011 at 03:01 PM
Where can I buy heel straps? I don't recall seeing them on any vendors websites. Thanks!shehatesmyhobbies - 19-8-2011 at 03:05 PM
I made my heel straps out of a waist strap from a tool bag. You can buy just the straps themselves from lowes for about 8 bucks. Put a couple of
grommets on either end to put bolts through! Turned out real nice for less than 15 bucks.
Not to take away from any one that sells them, we don't! I can make you up a set and send them to you for postage and cost of materials if you like.indigo_wolf - 19-8-2011 at 03:10 PM
More often than not, people seem to make their own. A few layers of seat belt webbing and possibly a denser layer for the purposes of stiffening
them, and you should be good to go.
Steve Hall from Chico Kites could also get you sorted for webbing.
ATB,
Sambigkid - 19-8-2011 at 03:11 PM
I put them on all my bugs now. It's one of the upgrades I do to the Ivanpahs I sell.
Easy to make, and easy to install.ChrisH - 19-8-2011 at 03:23 PM
I actually have some 2" seatbelt webbing lying around so I'll just make them myself. Thanks for the offer Rich!John Holgate - 19-8-2011 at 03:57 PM
Essential bit of kit. Mine are now seatbelt webbing with an extra bit sewn on to stiffen them. Tri-glides for adjustment and securing. This is a
pic of an earlier setup that worked well except the rubber perished too soon so I moved to webbing....
There was a nasty accident here last year in QLD when going reasonable fast in a Vmax, a bump was hit which resulted in the foot bouncing up and off
the footrest, hitting the ground and being forced under the buggy. A very nasty broken leg. I much prefer the heel straps to the straps that go over
the foot - I figure if I want to deliberately 'eject' myself from the buggy, I don't want to have to worry about my feet being caught up.pyro22487 - 19-8-2011 at 05:31 PM
im doing this i hate when i get jared off my foot peg thanks for the idea guys.ripsessionkites - 20-8-2011 at 08:29 AM
Freestyle - toe straps
Racers - heel strapsindigo_wolf - 20-8-2011 at 08:45 AM
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Originally posted by ripsessionkites
Freestyle - toe straps
I like heal straps to.
If I am correct there will be a version available for the Ivanpah down the road. I have my name in for a set as soon as they come out!
:cool2:ChrisH - 20-8-2011 at 03:46 PM
Anybody with a Comp XR+ wanna post a couple pics of your heal straps? Just wanna see how you've attached them. Thanksvan - 23-8-2011 at 05:35 PM
I made mine with just webbing and grommets like Rich describes... very simple but works well. Could be used in heel or toe strap position.
awindofchange - 23-8-2011 at 06:40 PM
Yup, I am re-designing the foot pegs on the Ivanpah to include heel straps. The new version should be available in about a month. I got a new
project that is being finished up right now. Once it is completed, the new foot pegs will be built. They will be a simple bolt on option for all
existing Ivanpah buggies.indigo_wolf - 23-8-2011 at 06:44 PM
This flew by on my Facebook ticker this morning.
:o :o :o
ATB,
Samripsessionkites - 23-8-2011 at 07:19 PM
the middle is upside down.
those ones must be for ToxicBeavervan - 23-8-2011 at 07:22 PM
The upside down one is for you Ric when you land upside down , it will be correct. :evil: .. couldn't resist.BeamerBob - 23-8-2011 at 07:37 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by ripsessionkites
the middle is upside down.
those ones must be for ToxicBeaver
Those were made special for nocando since he's in the southern hemisphere! :moon:popeyethewelder - 24-8-2011 at 08:16 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by BeamerBob
Quote:
Originally posted by ripsessionkites
the middle is upside down.
those ones must be for ToxicBeaver
Those were made special for nocando since he's in the southern hemisphere! :moon:
Ha ha...no sooner had I made them for my future buggies they were shipped here, there and everywhere lol, got to make some more nowindigo_wolf - 24-8-2011 at 08:22 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by popeyethewelder
Ha ha...no sooner had I made them for my future buggies they were shipped here, there and everywhere lol, got to make some more now
Supply.... demand... and some more demand. Apparently you have own little economy to balance
ATB,
SamBeamerBob - 24-8-2011 at 09:17 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by indigo_wolf
Quote:
Originally posted by popeyethewelder
Ha ha...no sooner had I made them for my future buggies they were shipped here, there and everywhere lol, got to make some more now
Supply.... demand... and some more demand. Apparently you have own little economy to balance
ATB,
Sam
Yep, that's a good problem to have. Good work usually gets rewarded.macboy - 24-8-2011 at 02:09 PM
I just used some simple webbing and some rope. Nothing pretty but does the trick. I'll get some pics in the next day or two as I begin the prepack for
SOBB. The only issue I had was the stock XR+ footpegs have these plastic butts on the ends of them with a screw. The screw makes a great place to
attach but the right and left don't both sit the same way. One's a little twisted compared to the other.thanson2001ok - 24-8-2011 at 03:16 PM
+1 on the demand side... when the supply meets demand, I'll be there.pokitetrash - 25-8-2011 at 12:26 PM
Yep. I want some too. Anyone have heel straps on the PL Big foot pegs? Those circular clamp thingies on the ends...How would you attach a strap???Cerebite - 25-8-2011 at 07:00 PM
Hmm, sounds like a job for WKN [Wred Kneck Ngineering] LLC BV Inc Ltd. :singing:
