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Waist leash for racing / downwinder

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Created by Foam > 9 months ago, 29 Dec 2018
Foam
WA, 768 posts
29 Dec 2018 3:55PM
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I see a few about but what is better.
Ion do one but the so called quick release will be hard work if in the crap.

stehar
NSW, 598 posts
29 Dec 2018 7:39PM
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LEASHLOCK -- hawiian and available on the internet. Works really well! Arrived 8 days after order - the legrope attachments are great too!
Steve

Foam
WA, 768 posts
29 Dec 2018 4:56PM
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Thanks

LucBenac
432 posts
29 Dec 2018 11:46PM
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Yes I use the Leashlock too. Easy to put on and off, no stepping on the rope.

cbigsup
454 posts
30 Dec 2018 1:53AM
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Leashlok belt is awesome. I use a Balin half coil leash with it.
No worries!

paul.j
QLD, 3358 posts
30 Dec 2018 6:36AM
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Cheap and works unreal and all I use for both Downwind and foil.
www.nologooceanaccessories.com

LucBenac
432 posts
30 Dec 2018 5:05AM
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paul.j said..
Cheap and works unreal and all I use for both Downwind and foil.
www.nologooceanaccessories.com


I like the karabiner at the belt.

paul.j
QLD, 3358 posts
30 Dec 2018 8:16AM
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LucBenac said..

paul.j said..
Cheap and works unreal and all I use for both Downwind and foil.
www.nologooceanaccessories.com



I like the karabiner at the belt.


Yeah i have been using them for ages now and they work well and if you ever stretch the coil out for some reason you will be able to soon just buy the coil part making it super cheap to replace. For $50 it's pretty much half the price of some others on the market and so far has worked fine!

billekrub
128 posts
30 Dec 2018 9:02AM
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Leashlok (not leashlock)?????

Leashlock is for dog leashes????

Langers
VIC, 75 posts
30 Dec 2018 12:15PM
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paul.j said..
Cheap and works unreal and all I use for both Downwind and foil.
www.nologooceanaccessories.com


Bought one of these just recently and its really good . And great value .

Hawaiiheke
319 posts
30 Dec 2018 12:05PM
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I use that waist belt but have taken to making my own leashes by threading bungee into bunched braided line with a whipped brummel lock splice at each end.

About a 1 tonne breaking strain, a shed load lighter than your usual off-the-shelf coiled rubber leash and about $10 NZD materials cost (plus a small ss shackle).

Because it's braided line probably less prone to failure than a nick-prone rubber leash too.

The trick is to get light bungee cord and the right ratio of braid to bungee based on your standing position relative to the connection point on your board.

Good for racing/flat water. Not enough give for surfing!

Foam
WA, 768 posts
30 Dec 2018 4:32PM
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paul.j said..
Cheap and works unreal and all I use for both Downwind and foil.
www.nologooceanaccessories.com


So the quick release is by ripping off the velcro?

paul.j
QLD, 3358 posts
30 Dec 2018 6:44PM
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Foam said..

paul.j said..
Cheap and works unreal and all I use for both Downwind and foil.
www.nologooceanaccessories.com



So the quick release is by ripping off the velcro?


Yes, we found that's all you really need and was all I ever used even when racing with them.

JonathanC
VIC, 1021 posts
31 Dec 2018 6:58AM
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Hawaiiheke said..
I use that waist belt but have taken to making my own leashes by threading bungee into bunched braided line with a whipped brummel lock splice at each end.

About a 1 tonne breaking strain, a shed load lighter than your usual off-the-shelf coiled rubber leash and about $10 NZD materials cost (plus a small ss shackle).

Because it's braided line probably less prone to failure than a nick-prone rubber leash too.

The trick is to get light bungee cord and the right ratio of braid to bungee based on your standing position relative to the connection point on your board.

Good for racing/flat water. Not enough give for surfing!

Hey Hawaiiheke, could you please give a little more detail on the 'bunched braided line' maybe a photo or a link. Always looking for good leash options for my surfski. Mahalo!

Hawaiiheke
319 posts
2 Jan 2019 8:59AM
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JonathanC

Hey Hawaiiheke, could you please give a little more detail on the 'bunched braided line' maybe a photo or a link. Always looking for good leash options for my surfski. Mahalo!


Sure. Insert a length of bungee into the centre of the braid at a length shorter than the braid and it "bunches". As the bungee stretches the braid extends out to its full length.

See here for vid on the splicing:

Hawaiiheke
319 posts
2 Jan 2019 9:04AM
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Full leash and photo with bungee inside the braid exposed.






JonathanC
VIC, 1021 posts
2 Jan 2019 12:42PM
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Full leash and photo with bungee inside the braid exposed.







Awesome, thanks for taking the time !

Hawaiiheke
319 posts
2 Jan 2019 10:12AM
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Nooooooo worries!

ghost4man
408 posts
10 Jan 2019 8:45AM
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paul.j said..
Cheap and works unreal and all I use for both Downwind and foil.
www.nologooceanaccessories.com


Mate good pickup.Just ordered mine. Sold out at the minute so delivery I assume would be in Feb some time.

I think for guys like me - 80kg - who are light these are a must. I have had a cheap waist leash for some years
now which has saved my knees and ankles from getting twisted around when getting tumbled.Cheers.Ozzie.

LucBenac
432 posts
5 May 2019 8:28AM
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One good word for the design work of DJ on the Balin Monster Coil leash.
I just purchased a second one. I use them with a belt and cannot be happier. All the small details that make you forget about the leash and that are super useful and show that the person that made the suggestions know what he is talking about and what is useful.

Area10
1508 posts
5 May 2019 5:30PM
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LucBenac said..
One good word for the design work of DJ on the Balin Monster Coil leash.
I just purchased a second one. I use them with a belt and cannot be happier. All the small details that make you forget about the leash and that are super useful and show that the person that made the suggestions know what he is talking about and what is useful.


Yep, I agree. The Balin Monster is the best coiled leash for SUP, and goes well with a waist belt.



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