How To Choose The Perfect Leash For Surf Boards

By Amy Ward


Surfing is one of the hardest ocean activity to get a grip of however when one gets to understand and knows how to really balance on the board, it can be the best hobby to do. There is something about playing along with the waves that makes people happy and excited of. Maybe that is due to the way it lit excitement and other overflowing feeling rush that feels cool all at once. However, surfing is not easy to learn without having to choose the proper equipment to be used on the process and that marks the importance of the surfboard leash.

The leash is basically the thick thread that is attached at the end of the board and is being tied on the ankle of the surfer. Having this has two basic purpose, first is to promote safety for the surfers. Then, the next one is making sure that their surfboard are not going to be swept away with the wipe outs that can come along the way.

There are several considerations when choosing such threads. One has to understand that it is holding the ankle and connecting it unto the board, it is placed that way for a reason. And for them to better understand its purpose, continue reading below.

Cuff is what holds the ankle securely, this one needs to have the best quality because of that. However, nowadays, most of the cuffs used on boards are of high standard already and that adds the pressure in choosing. To give one a specific idea of the ideal cuff, they may want to grab the Velcro type.

Then try checking on the swivel as well. The leash should have a swivel feature on it so that it can add up on the great surfing experience. This basically is what allows every surfer to move freely even if their foot are tied on the other end of the board. That as well gives them the best control during wipeouts.

Next are the cords and thus holds the same amount and percentage of essentialism. These stuff has to have a polyurethane material in them. This materials are relatively thick and is durable enough to make their purpose even with the nastiest wipeouts.

Length is something that surfers may normally forget when choosing their leash but they have to choose one with ample length. This also is supposed to give them the freedom to move safely. The longer it is, the suitable it gets and the safer their ankles in position would be.

Next thing to consider are the thickness of the leash. There are two classification of these materials and it normally would be subjected on its purpose. The one made for competition leashes are quite different in quality with the regular ones.

One should know when to use the right classification so that they get the best out of their surfing activity each and every time. For the first time pickers of leash, try asking for help from those who have been into surfing for quite some time. They do have their own criteria in choosing and you can expect that it is the best.




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