I've just been watching a camping video with SUPs and both folk had their ankle leash straps attached to the centre handle, rather than the loop at the back. This seems a sensible idea, as your ankles are obviously near this same central point too. I have always used the back loop, as that's what 99% of folk do but the centre position looks good ... why isn't this 'the norm' Regards from Whitley Bay
Well picked up on Brian. I guess when the leash is connected to the tail, it is out of the way and creates less of a trip hazard. When we fall off, the board is pushed away from us which makes it safer when coming back up from the wipeout. However you raise a good point. Some racing SUPs (hard composite) have leash connections in the middle of the board so it is possible to do it. Guess it's personal preference and dependant on which water states you are paddling in. Thanks for the comment! Beau
Thumbs Up for the detailed video. Did i get it right, that a 10" coiled leash on a 12'6 hardboard is long and save enough? Most leashes of my favorite brands only go up to 10". I know there are a few leashing that goes up to 14" length (Fcs Comp, etc...) 05:28 The info about the railsaver of the leash and how it works is awesome. I watched a couple of vids from other professional SUP youtubers and noone mentioned it.
Yes, a 10ft coiled leash is safe enough on a 12'6. Most boards only come with a 10ft leash, like you have mentioned. So long as you don't go into massive, powerful waves it is safe to use. Beau
But the positioning of the coiled leash is not good . If it’s up under the knee . Over the calf … you fall off and it’s easier to swim back to the board .
I asked for it and the team delivered a comprehensive tutorial. I look forward to the advanced leash management video in the future. Thank you.
Thanks Jack, we're working on the next video!
Great video! I still have a 10' Dakine leash that I can't get the kinks out of after a whole season of use, really annoying lol.
If it's the really thick Dakine leash, they never come out 😂. I've got one too! Thanks, Beau
thx for that info on the rail saver!
Glad it helped!
I've just been watching a camping video with SUPs and both folk had their ankle leash straps attached to the centre handle, rather than the loop at the back. This seems a sensible idea, as your ankles are obviously near this same central point too.
I have always used the back loop, as that's what 99% of folk do but the centre position looks good ... why isn't this 'the norm'
Regards from Whitley Bay
Well picked up on Brian. I guess when the leash is connected to the tail, it is out of the way and creates less of a trip hazard. When we fall off, the board is pushed away from us which makes it safer when coming back up from the wipeout.
However you raise a good point. Some racing SUPs (hard composite) have leash connections in the middle of the board so it is possible to do it. Guess it's personal preference and dependant on which water states you are paddling in.
Thanks for the comment! Beau
Thumbs Up for the detailed video. Did i get it right, that a 10" coiled leash on a 12'6 hardboard is long and save enough? Most leashes of my favorite brands only go up to 10". I know there are a few leashing that goes up to 14" length (Fcs Comp, etc...)
05:28 The info about the railsaver of the leash and how it works is awesome. I watched a couple of vids from other professional SUP youtubers and noone mentioned it.
Yes, a 10ft coiled leash is safe enough on a 12'6. Most boards only come with a 10ft leash, like you have mentioned. So long as you don't go into massive, powerful waves it is safe to use. Beau
But the positioning of the coiled leash is not good . If it’s up under the knee . Over the calf … you fall off and it’s easier to swim back to the board .
Very true Kevy. It's personal preference, and a calf leash works really well. Cheers, Beau
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I always have fat ones for big wave not just for that but respect and less chance to snap peace brothers
Good idea. If you're riding a SUP, they should all be thicker leashes. Thanks, Beau