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Title: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: magentawave on June 10, 2013, 06:09:03 PM: Some questions for all you sup surfers...

1) What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
2) How long is the board you're using it with?

My answers...

1) Dakine "Longboard Series" 10' X 1/4" solid leash.

2) I'm using it on an 8' sup.

Thanks
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: jd on June 10, 2013, 06:13:15 PM: Now just have a 9'6" JP Surf, using an 8' Creatures of Leisure Outer Reef 3/8" thick. Also have the same 10' Dakine.
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: Kojack on June 10, 2013, 06:18:21 PM: 1/4 inch Da Kine. Use 8, 9 and 10 depending on which board I am riding.
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: sup_surf_giant on June 10, 2013, 06:21:59 PM: 6' On A Mission shortboard leash most days.

If it's bigger, a 7' "big wave" On A Mission.
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: supthecreek on June 10, 2013, 06:37:42 PM: 8'10 board
I like an 8'x 1/4 Da kine... but it finely wore out... broke on a 1 foot wave... :D

Till I get another one... I am stuck using an 11' Da Kine. Very dangerous. I do not like that much cord to wrap around my neck in bigger waves. It grabs body parts all the time as it passes by. Nevea problem with a shorter leash.

And I can still noseride with the shorter leash because of the rail saver and strap....
plus a shorter leash gets your bosrd back to you quicker.
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: surfcowboy on June 10, 2013, 06:59:04 PM: I use 9' Block Surf longboard leashes.
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: Logan on June 10, 2013, 07:06:46 PM: I use a 8' Ocean & Earth "One" on my 7' 10. I wish it had a knee cuff though. When it is time I will probably buy another Surfmore XM now that they are making short big wave leashes for sup surfing.

@Creek: Do you have problems with your short leash when you fall? My leash often gets wrapped around the fin furthest from me. I don't know what the deal is, but is a nuisance.

Logan
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: punasurf on June 10, 2013, 10:05:57 PM: I had a 9' xm on my 10-4, but I got caught by a wave the other day and my leash is now around 11'. I've had real bad luck with Dakine.
Title: Re: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: AJR on June 10, 2013, 11:05:50 PM: 8' FCS big wave for my 7-10 SIMSUP...
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: JeanG on June 10, 2013, 11:15:04 PM: 7' or 8' Ocean and Earth, for 7'3 and 8'2 boards, respectively.

I have a Stay Covered XXL leash, 9', for big waves or big boards.
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: leroy13 on June 11, 2013, 03:23:03 PM: DaKine - 8ft with a 9'2" Allwave. Had it 8 months checked all the swivels, They seem OK. Best I've used so far. I haven't tried many others. ;D
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: magentawave on June 11, 2013, 03:32:19 PM: Hmmm, you guys are all using much shorter leashes than I've been using. I've always used super short leashes on my surfboards (less drag) but last fall shortly after starting sup surfing I almost got whacked in the head from leash recoil had I not put my hand up at the last second. I think the leash was about 8' so I thought I'd better go with a 10'er after that. Have any of you had recoil issues with your shorter leashes?
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: supthecreek on June 11, 2013, 03:42:42 PM: Logan... it may be board specific ???. I have never had any issues with an 8' leash on my Allwaves, but several times when I was borrowing other boards, the leash would wrap the opposite fin and be right in my face after a fall... you can feel the different pull (lack of pull) and protect yourself.

All leashes have positives & negatives... but they save boards, bodies and swims ;D

I think SUP has been good for the leash industry... lots more board to deal with.
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: 14 West on June 11, 2013, 06:22:25 PM: 7'
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: JohnnyMaya on June 11, 2013, 11:39:34 PM: 6' and 7' Ocean & Earth leggies on a 8'5" board
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: AM9K on June 12, 2013, 06:43:16 PM: I usually figure about a foot of leash for every foot of board.

I like the creature of leisure line of leashes. Also use XM and OE. They all work.
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: andygere on June 14, 2013, 09:47:55 AM: An 8' leash is long enough for you to hang 10 on my 9'-11", and feels too long on my 8' SimSUP. I like the DaKine 5/16" leash with a calf cuff. I've got a 5/16" PSH mated to a DaKine calf cuff that's excellent as well. I need to find a 5/16" cord in 7' length.
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: magentawave on June 14, 2013, 11:36:23 AM: I broke another Dakine leash yesterday while ducking under a set wave but the local surf shop said they will give me another one for free.
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: SlatchJim on June 14, 2013, 12:32:28 PM: XM (SurfMore) powerclip SUP leash 10' on a 10'3 board. Very comfortable and rarely tangles or twists.
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: JimK on June 14, 2013, 01:46:21 PM: I like the Dakine Kainui 1ft longer than the board I'm riding
Yes I've disconnected the "power clip" under preasure and it works

But I usually forget my leash (on another board) and have surfing buddy who remembers (like a boy scout) ... you know who you are ...Thanks
JimK

Didn't forge mine this morning. Maybe I'm turning over a new leaf?
JimK
www.extremewindsurfing.com (http://www.extremewindsurfing.com)
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: anotherncbeachbum on June 14, 2013, 01:57:43 PM: Quote from: magentawave on June 14, 2013, 11:36:23 AM
I broke another Dakine leash yesterday while ducking under a set wave but the local surf shop said they will give me another one for free.

I've broken two in the last year. I like them but they need to last longer. Stupid swivel came apart. The discount leashes I got from Block are still holding up like a champ.
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: Tom English on June 14, 2013, 02:57:24 PM: Stay Covered made in Oceanside, CA. They don't break.
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: JeanG on June 14, 2013, 03:23:36 PM: Quote from: magentawave on June 14, 2013, 11:36:23 AM
I broke another Dakine leash yesterday while ducking under a set wave but the local surf shop said they will give me another one for free.

Just get an Ocean&Earth of Stay Covered. You won't break another leash for a while.
Title: Re: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: kneecap on June 14, 2013, 10:08:27 PM: My OnE is ridiculous. I'm sold

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Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: bruiser on June 15, 2013, 05:44:23 PM: Quote from: anotherncbeachbum on June 14, 2013, 01:57:43 PM
Quote from: magentawave on June 14, 2013, 11:36:23 AM
I broke another Dakine leash yesterday while ducking under a set wave but the local surf shop said they will give me another one for free.

I've broken two in the last year. I like them but they need to last longer. Stupid swivel came apart. The discount leashes I got from Block are still holding up like a champ.

I broke my DaKine leash as well!
Got a FCS big swell leash, has been good so far.
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: anotherncbeachbum on June 15, 2013, 06:31:49 PM: Quote from: bruiser on June 15, 2013, 05:44:23 PM
I broke my DaKine leash as well!
Got a FCS big swell leash, has been good so far.

I'll look into those or an O&E. I had a 6' Dakine on my bodyboard, was out in head high Hatteras and it broke. The rest of the Dakine gear I have is solid but those leashes, never again.
Title: Re: SUP SURFERS: What kind of leash are you using and how long and thick is it?
Post by: latesupr on June 15, 2013, 07:00:26 PM: Dakine 9' on a 9'7 and a 10' on a 10'6 both the 5/16". I change them every summer. I have problems with the Velcro coming loose after awhile. So I just replace them once a year.