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Re: Learning to Foil video
« Reply #15 on: January 02, 2018, 11:01:45 PM »
Badger, I'm pretty sure Sam was the original inventor of the tail handle. (I owe that guy so many Primos for that.)

Robert, do you guys sell those retractable leashes?
Hi Surfcowboy,
Yes, we have the retractable leashes up on our website now:
https://blueplanetsurf.com/products/reel-sup-foiling-leash/
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Re: Learning to Foil video
« Reply #16 on: January 03, 2018, 08:49:24 AM »
Badger, I'm pretty sure Sam was the original inventor of the tail handle. (I owe that guy so many Primos for that.)

Robert, do you guys sell those retractable leashes?
Hi Surfcowboy,
Yes, we have the retractable leashes up on our website now:
https://blueplanetsurf.com/products/reel-sup-foiling-leash/


Have you broken any of those leashes yet?  I just broke my second coil leash in two months I think by wrapping it around the mast.  It seems like the reel leash might do better. 
Also,  how long are those leashes, and what happens in larger surf?  I see your website says just for small surf.

Thanks

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Re: Learning to Foil video
« Reply #17 on: January 03, 2018, 10:48:24 AM »
Badger, I'm pretty sure Sam was the original inventor of the tail handle. (I owe that guy so many Primos for that.)

Robert, do you guys sell those retractable leashes?
Hi Surfcowboy,
Yes, we have the retractable leashes up on our website now:
https://blueplanetsurf.com/products/reel-sup-foiling-leash/


Have you broken any of those leashes yet?  I just broke my second coil leash in two months I think by wrapping it around the mast.  It seems like the reel leash might do better. 
Also,  how long are those leashes, and what happens in larger surf?  I see your website says just for small surf.

Thanks
We will post a video soon about the pros and cons of the retractable leash.  I have not broken one yet, used it about 30 times, they seem quite strong.  I do wash it out with fresh water after every use. 
The leash is plenty long but when it reaches the end of the coil, it does have a hard stop, not a long stretch like a urethane leash.  That's the main reason I don't recommend it for bigger waves.  Using a rubber dive belt allows some give and I just started using a length of rope between the nylon leash and the board that has some give, you can see it in this photo, the leash is fully retracted and the "shock cord" goes from the leash line to my waist.  The more I use it and get it dialed in, the better I like it.   It almost never gets wrapped around the foil and slowly reels be board back to you after falling.  Most of the time I'm foiling I'm looking for mellow waves away from the crowds anyway.  In smaller waves (under head high) the leash almost never reaches the end of the coil.  I will probably start using a retractable leash for downwinders as well as even a coil leash drags quite a bit if you step back on the board and always stretches out over time.  I am currently working with the manufacturer to come up with a SUP foil specific system, they made a few samples that I'm testing now, will keep you guys posted.
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Re: Learning to Foil video
« Reply #18 on: January 08, 2018, 07:22:26 PM »
Here is the latest video we posted with some detailed information about our new lineup of Easy Foiler boards to answer some of the many questions our customers have about foiling and our gear.  It also includes some helpful information for those wanting to learn how to foil:
https://youtu.be/E7CzUjwtjn0
Robert Stehlik
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