Lol…there is always one!!!.. @foiling_moose
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Hi Hebie,
I’m assuming this might not be intended for me? I haven’t actually tried printing a TPU strap but I am tempted just out of a curiosity 
Are you able to buy the Versa (Grunt) strap online?
Bunnings sells them, but I think it is a bit like the Ozito brand, it is only sold at Bunnings, and I don’t live in Australia. I found some on eBay, but they wanted over 4 times as much. I’ve tried redesigning your STL to accommodate a 25mm side strap, but after 5 hours of playing in Fusion, I thought it might be easier to make a strap. Based on a quick mock-up, it looks like my printer can just handle it if I print diagonally across the bed. I’m just sort of tinkering with Fusion 360, for me, it’s kind of like playing with Photoshop for the first time. Weirdly familiar, but just blown away by what I can do if I watch enough YouTube videos.
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All straps work well. Due to its greater elasticity, TPU 93 is more preferable.
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Thank you very much.
I can’t figure out how it works… Maybe someone can make a video?
Originally the Tesla handle did the tensioning on the strap. But here it looks like something more fixed.
I am thinking to make all the mount in tpu…
I’ll give it a try. The two pins are angled backwards towards the motor, so the elasticity of the strap creates tension, which holds the strap in place. Here is a video https://youtu.be/mfh2t8_yYmM, but please note that the band I am using is not correct. I have had to cut it down from 25mm so you can see a knot of orange band that I have not cut off yet, and I have not cut the band to length.
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Thanks for the video! (BTW I suggest changing the YouTube settings to indicate that the video is not for kids. Otherwise, it imposes restrictions, such as disabling comments.)
Do you find stretching the strap by hand convenient?
How does it secure the strap on the fixed side?
I didn’t know that about the kid’s setting, thanks for that, updated.
I actually have only printed a prototype and don’t have any experience putting it on with the motor attached, but I think it is going to be a little fiddly because the strap on the non-fixed size has to be cut down to give only 30mm of length after the last belt hole. Might be a little bit tricky to stretch but I think the user would get used to it.
On the fixed side the strap gets a little bit wider and it seats on a small shelf. I don’t have this strap so I am either going to 3D print my own or cut up the existing strap (which I am doing now). Check out the picture you can see on the left hand side.
I understood the fixation. Yep, great solution.
Look, they actually combined the tpu insert with the tesla handle…
'https://kparts-watersports.com/en/shop/Motor-POD-V2-Efoil-p616277975
The Mount they are selling is not the same as what is being sold by MOOSE. It is actually a lot better in design. Despite Moose saying they are selling his design, it is not
It is certainly no more similar to moose’s, as Moose’s is to strongarm’s.
I like in Moose design that the mounting holes are going only through the petg base. I don’t like that the strap is not flash with the mast.
for those looking to download various prints props/mounts/accessories there is a folder that has everything one needs
This is not my folder – readily available link from various forums on this site
Sigh…
I am not actually referring to this design at all. Not even slightly. As you say its quite different. Cant comment on how much better it is - but since you feel quite strongly about this. Will take your word for it.
I have however seen examples of my exact version of this design being sold in Europe and in China.
Just to clarify (again). I am not up in arms about people selling the design i worked on, nor can i do anything about it. I simply said if they are selling them - i feel its perfectly reasonable for me to sell my own version. (for $15 i might add) Not exactly paying the bills.
The link does not work 
I started an alternate design a while ago, so thought I’d share my take on this concept. Hasn’t been in the water yet, so likely a revision or two will follow 
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@foiling_moose would this silicon be suitable? Or could you please provide a link to an appropriate product.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0omY1d.
Update: I brought this https://www.barnesnz.co.nz/single-product/transil-translucent-silicone-rubber/
This looks awesome. Does anyone have an adaption for a code foil mast (or 3d model of the mast)?
I could use a model for a Lift mast if anyone has and willing to share it.
Depending on the mast, it may be the same as the slingshot aluminium mast.