Barefoot Water Ski Handles — Front Toe & Backwards Toe | Straightline & Sands

Barefoot water skiing requires specialised toe handles — a standard waterski or wakeboard handle won't work. Barefoot handles are designed with a toe harness that holds your foot in position, allowing you to perform front and backwards tricks without a conventional ski underfoot. Welcome Boardstore stocks barefoot handles from Straightline and Sands in front toe and backwards toe configurations — shipped fast from our Australian warehouse.

Sands Barefoot Handles

Sands barefoot handles are designed and approved by Brett Sands — one of Australia's most respected barefoot water skiers. Built with rubber grips, neoprene toe harnesses, foam floats, and heavy-duty nylon tubing:

• Sands Front Toe Barefoot Handle (2022) — 15" curved bar. 28mm diameter rubber grip. 5ft Spectra Fusion bridle. Neoprene toe hold harness. Heavy-duty nylon tubing. 2 x 9" foam floats. Brett Sands Approved. Designed for front trick barefooting — the curved bar geometry is optimised for front-facing tricks and transitions.
• Sands Backwards Toe Barefoot Handle — 15" bar. 28mm diameter rubber grip. 5ft 60-strand Poly-E bridle. Neoprene toe hold harness. Heavy-duty nylon tubing. 2 x 9" foam floats. Brett Sands Approved. Designed specifically for backwards trick barefooting — the bridle and harness configuration is tuned for riding and performing tricks in the backwards position.

Straightline Barefoot Handles

• Straightline Deluxe Barefoot Front Toe Handle (2025) — 15" bar. 28mm diameter round grip. Front toe harness constructed with 4mm Dyneema for strength and durability. A near-barefooting package for riders progressing into barefoot skiing.
• Straightline STD Barefoot Front Toe Handle (2025) — 15" bar. 28mm handle with PVC endcaps. Poly-E rope bridle (traditional stretch and feel). Standard barefoot handle configuration for training and long-line use. The entry-level option for riders learning barefoot technique.

Front Toe vs. Backwards Toe — Which Do You Need?

• Front Toe Handle — Used for forward-facing barefoot skiing and front tricks. The most common starting point for barefoot riders. Both Straightline handles and the Sands Front Toe are front toe configuration.
• Backwards Toe Handle — Used specifically for backwards barefoot skiing and backwards tricks. The Sands Backwards Toe handle is purpose-built for this discipline — the bridle angle and harness position are optimised for riding in reverse.

Bridle Types

• Spectra Fusion bridle (Sands Front Toe) — High-strength, low-stretch Spectra for a direct, responsive connection to the boat.
• Poly-E bridle (Sands Backwards Toe, Straightline STD) — Traditional poly-ethylene rope with a slight stretch for a more forgiving feel — suited to training and long-line use.
• Dyneema (Straightline Deluxe) — 4mm Dyneema harness construction for maximum strength at minimum weight.

Need help choosing the right barefoot handle for your trick repertoire or ability level? Reach out and our team will help you find the right setup.