I was planing to follow the method described in a link I found at: HTTP://OURWORLD.COMPUSERVE.COM/HOMEPAGES/BTREECS/ART_FOOT.HTM

The "pads" are 1 x 1 1/2 x 5/8 oak, ash or some other hardwood. The "rail" would be 1 1/2 x 12 x 3/4 or 7/8 oak. I have built 1 "prototype" and it seems to be very sturdy.

The bungy or stout rubber band would go through the top of the peg to the back of the rail (under a little lip).

> The thought I have is what will the mounting block for the footpeg be made
> of. The amount of force that I put on the ones in my kayak would create a
> problem if the material were anything but 3/8" or heavier aluminum,
> maybe that is your material of choice. I don't think lighter matrial would
> take the strain between the holes unless there are fewer holes or they are
> spaced differently.