Mark,
Don't do it. Let someone else be the crash test dummy. We've tried a
number of alternatives including sand and some kind of micro spheres and each
has
failed. This is a very big issue and if you get it wrong, your experience
will be frustrating as hell. Some of the alternatives will eat your wetsuit
in
just a day and others will have you skating around the boat like a
skateboard. At least initially, I'd advise you to stick with the proven
stuff.
No need for footstraps on the Swift because of the gunwale angles. They are
the leading cause of injuries on other skiffs. We'll show you a video of
what happens when you get to Florida.
Best regards,
Bram
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