Duotone Entity 2023 Kitesurfing Kite board Pads and straps
Duotone Entity 2023 Kitesurfing Kiteboard Pads and straps. The revolutionary Entity Ergo is setting the new benchmark in holding your feet to your board, ergonomy, safety and comfort.
The skeleton of a foot consists of 28 bones. The foot bones can be divided into the tarsal bones, metatarsal bones and phalanxes. 20 muscles and over 114 tendons and ligaments ensure the required flexibility and stability of the bones to each other. A fine nerve and blood vessel network supply the surface and deeper muscles above and below the foot.
Long story short, that’s precisely why you need the new ergonomic NTT and the choice of four different sizes to find the NTT that fits your feet. The new strap design keeps your feet in the right place, and the new fibreglass reinforced double hook closure system keeps the whole strap closed in any condition. The economic EVA pad, combined with the toe padding, is always guaranteed to have the proper grip and optimal pressure distribution with maximum comfort. This new ergonomic NTT relieves overstressed nerves and prevents fatigue and pain, your feet will get less tired, and you’ll stay on the water longer.
The ergonomic NTT footpads, in combination with the adjustable heel pads, help reduce heel pressure and even avoid shocks on the entire body, helping alleviate long-term foot, back and knee pain. An additional nice little gimmick is the possibility to stick the screws of the pad on the bottom of the pad, so you don’t lose them whilst travelling! Slide into your new slippers!
THE STANCE - WHICH POSITION SHOULD I FIT MY BOOTS OR STRAPS IN?
STANCE WIDTH
WIDE STANCE
+ more stability in landings
+ can hold more power
- increased inner side knee injury risk with overwide stance
NARROW STANCE
+ greater maneuverability
+ less resistance in rotations
taller people need a wider stance than shorter people. To find your stance width, jump forward and land in a comfortable squad position.
PAD POSITION
centred pads
+ more stability in landings (weight lands through centre of board)
- harder to edge heelside with small feet
closer to heelside
+ easier to edge on heels for upwind and jumping
- less stability in landings (weight lands off centre)
- harder to edge toeside
if you suffer pain in shins; move position towards heels for easier edging.
FOOT ANGLE
duck footed (wide angle)
+ more maneuverbility in various riding styles (E.g. carving and toeside)
- increased inner side knee injury risk with over ducked stance
parallel stance
+ greater stability in landings
+ less resistance in rotations
if suffering pain at the inside of knee; move angle closer to parallel. Look for your natural foot angle when you squat.