Foot Retention Options ?

Freestyle Fixed Gear obviously demands some sort of foot retention in place of the missing brakes, i wonder about which is the best option though.
When doing tricks and shenanigans we tend to want a quick exit strategy from the pedals in case of a bail, with standard BMX platforms this is a no-brainer but when we need foot retention this becomes highly complex.
Here is how i see the options:

• Toe Clips: require correct strap installation and should normally be adjusted/tensioned (using the strap mechanism) once clipped-in, very tricky to make a quick exit, end then only straight backwards out of the pedal.
  
• Holdfast: any horizontal velcro type straps, not able to adjust/tension easily, mostly left loose enough for shoe to slide in/out, but shoe becomes tight if moved forward or if wearing various shoes. Again very difficult to exit in emergencies if setup properly.
  
• Powergrips: tensioned by twisting foot horizontally, wear out easier ?, more exit options.
  
• Clipless: tension adjusted by screws, very much restricted to which shoes you have cleats installed on, apparently ALWAYS unclip automagically if in a crash but also in normal use ?
  
  

I am mainly interested in the safety in case of a crash/bail but what do you guys think about Freestyle/Tricks on a fixed gear and foot retention ?

How about freestyle straps?

How about Restraps?

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Never used them soz, maybe if I got sent a free pair to test I could endorse them, ;-)

http://zontrac.com/blog.php?page=1

from my experience of powergrips they can be hard to get into, but the have plenty of reallly good reviews so each to his own

I run YNOTs. After going from Hold Fast to these, the difference in comfort is immense. Love em

I run YNOTs. After going from Hold Fast to these, the difference in comfort is immense. Love em

So you guys ride tricks with your foot out of the strap ?, or are you not worried about crashing and the foot being caught.

Was thinking of trying some YNOTs!
Where did you buy?

Brick Lane

So you guys ride tricks with your foot out of the strap ?, or are you not worried about crashing and the foot being caught.

What about magnets?

bigxtop straps. last longer than hold fast, and comfier than restraps

dont support ZOntrac.
They're cunts

So you guys ride tricks with your foot out of the strap ?, or are you not worried about crashing and the foot being caught.

Rather defeatist attitude.

Well i just had a triple fracture and dislocation of my ankle due to horizontal straps not letting go of my foot during a crash, wouldn't recommend it to anyone, painful.
I am thinking clipless might be the way to go, just wondered what others thought about the risks.

I think if clipless was the way to go you'd see other FGFS riders doing it.

Get horizontal straps, do them up a little more loosely if you're scared but honestly I'm sure most FGFS riders hurt themselves every now and then, it's sort of the nature of throwing yourself at things while attached to a bike.

Well i just had a triple fracture and dislocation of my ankle due to horizontal straps not letting go of my foot during a crash, wouldn't recommend it to anyone, painful.
I am thinking clipless might be the way to go, just wondered what others thought about the risks.

Try diagonal Restraps, the design is easier to get out of but still secure enough for freestyle.

So not magnets then?

I think my SO might approve of the diagonal restraps.

Anyone ever used these:
http://www.wiggle.com/mks-half-deep-section-toe-clip-with-leather/

I would never consider riding those brakeless.

Seriously, it sounds like user error is the reason you crashed. Everyone that rides fgfs uses horizontal straps. For a reason. They're the best option...

LOL, it certainly wasn't material failure ... likely a user error on my behalf (i.e. not being able to pull the trick off).
The question is though, should i have been riding the flats, or loose straps ?

I think my SO might approve of the diagonal restraps.

Anyone ever used these:
http://www.wiggle.com/mks-half-deep-section-toe-clip-with-leather/

I call troll