: Be careful not to create an entrapment hazard for your feet. Perhaps the
: "bridge" should be wide enough so there is no way a foot could
: go past it?

Or if you have enough cross-sectional area in that part of your hull, a very thin bridge should give you enough room under and over the bridge to not entrap your feet.

This is a somewhat common footbrace solution in skin-on-frame kayaks, isn't it?

Shawn