To avoid the sticky residue left by duct tape, use 1.5“ or greater black electric tape. No messy cleanup after removing your race number.

In cold water when wearing bulky water shoes it can be difficult to get your feet back into the foot straps. This is especially true in big waves and when you individual straps for each foot. By taping flexible, but semi-rigid rubber inside the foot straps they will hold their shape so you can quickly get your feet into position and back to paddling.