Abstract: An elastic strap, housed in a well in the upper surface of a surfboard, is pulled on by a surfer to press the surfboard against his feet to facilitate doing aerials with the surfboard. When pulled by the surfer the strap has a length, in elonagated condition, sufficient for the surfer to hold the strap while standing. The well is located rearward of the center of the surfboard in the area where the surfer stands and the well extends longitudinally of the surfboard. The strap is secured by Velcro fasteners to rods secured in the well and the strap is secured to and wrapped around at least three rods so that the strap can be longer than if its ends were simply secured in the ends of the wall. A pliable handle is located centrally of the strap. A cover removably fits over the well so that the strap and handle are covered when not in use.