2024 North Free-Lo V Strap

The 2024 North Free-Lo V Strap is a low-profile foilboard footstrap set built for wing foiling, prone foiling, and kite foiling. Produced by North Action Sports, the set pairs one standard low-profile rear strap with one V-shaped front strap, giving riders an off-center front-foot position on both tacks. The dual-strap layout is designed around a natural, offset stance rather than a centerline foot placement, which can reduce front-knee fatigue during longer sessions. Both straps share the same low-profile, flexible construction that sits flat against the board deck when not in use — useful for riders who prone-paddle into waves or swell before engaging the foil.

• Weight: 120 g (complete set)
• Construction: Dual-density EVA with lightweight watertight closed-cell foam
• Reinforcement: Internal composite around screw holes for load distribution
• Adjustment: Low-profile micro-adjustment washers
• Included hardware: 1× low-profile foot strap, 1× V-shaped low-profile foot strap, 15× 6.3 × 25 mm screws, 4× Free-Lo strap washers, 1× Free-Lo 45° strap washer
• Disciplines: Wing foil, prone foil, kite foil

The Free-Lo V Strap set targets intermediate to advanced foil riders who want a locked-in connection to the board without the bulk of a traditional footstrap. The V-shaped front strap is angled to make entry easy on both the heel-side and toe-side, with a slightly wider opening on the entry side, so riders can slip in quickly during water starts or transitions. Once loaded, the strap narrows to hold the foot in place.

Riders who split time between strapped and unstrapped riding will appreciate the flat-lying profile. The straps can be stood on during strapless sections without creating a pressure point, and they stay out of the way during prone paddling. The closed-cell EVA does not absorb water, keeping weight consistent across a session. Because the set ships with 15 screws and multiple washer types — including a 45-degree angled washer — it accommodates a range of foilboard insert patterns and stance angles.

Within North's own strap catalog, the Free-Lo V Strap sits between the standard Free-Lo Strap and the Free-V Foil Strap Set. The Free-Lo Strap is a simpler two-strap kit (two identical straps) at a lower price point, suited to riders who prefer a symmetric setup or only need rear straps. The Free-V Foil Strap Set is the non-"Lo" version with a taller, more padded profile for riders who want maximum foot retention. The Free-Lo V Strap splits the difference: it keeps the minimal, flat-lying design of the Lo series while adding the V-shaped front strap for off-center stance versatility. For riders coming from brands like Duotone or F-ONE, the closest comparison would be adjustable foil strap sets in a similar low-profile category, though North's micro-adjustment washer system and 45-degree washer are specific to this design.