These leashes are made with REPREVE the world's leading recycled fibre, this stuff is incredible and importantly helps protect our land, oceans and air. Each leash uses two recycled plastic bottles. Unlike some other 'eco' leashes there is no compromise in strength or durability with these Sympl leashes, we've been using them in all conditions and we've had no breaks.
Sympl Surf leashes are made in clean and Sympl colour-ways and a modern aesthetic. The collection of surf leashes ranges from shortboard to longboard they are lightweight performance surf leashes ideal for all waves types. Sympl are taking the surf industry into new territory with an incredible range of products and an environmental ethos unrivalled in the surfing world.
With leashes that are both durable and comfortable in a wide range of conditions from 1 — 10ft, these leashes really are the business, super comfortable neoprene cuff, stainless steel double swivels and a triple wrap rail saver. The leash also comes with a branded leash string and a key pocket…….
The Sympl Re-Leash surfboard leash is functional, well designed and guarantees performance, another team favourite. When we decided to work with Sympl the key factor was the environmental element to what they do……….. Sympl is the future. The epic Dakine Kaimana Leash is now available in pro comp and team versions this leash is set to be another game changer in the Dakine range of leashes.
The Kaimana surf leash offers increased durability, comfort and performance. The Dura-Cord is refined for reduced drag without compromising on strength.
The low-profile ankle cuff conforms to the shape of your ankle for a zero-distraction fit. As always with Dakine every aspect of this leash has been detailed for maximum performance. Patent-pending Zero Distraction ankle cuff with ergonomic base plate reduces bulk and conforms to the ankle. A new take on the width and the weight of the cord, and materials used in the ankle strap and rail saver means this is as light as it gets, less weight equals better performance of course.
You want that board as far away from you as possible without having to haul in an anchor. Basically, the thicker your leash, the stronger it is but the more drag you will incur. The smaller the wave you are surfing, the thinner you can go with your leash. If you're a small wave or competition surfer, a thin leash mm will provide less drag and ease of catching waves.
Riding this same leash in large waves however, will most likely result in you treading water out the back while your board hangs in the safety of the shore - be prepared for a snapped leash. Needless to say, go thicker when your surfing bigger or more heavy waves so you're not left hung out to drown without your board. Regular and Large Wave leashes range from mm in Thickness. Although they do create more drag than a lite or competition leash at mm, they'll be a lot less likely to snap when it comes to frequent bails or taking poundings in bigger, powerful waves.
We recommend these thicker leashes for beginners and bigger wave riders. The ankle leash is your most common cuff attachment. It's the most comfortable and convenient when it comes to pulling back your board in the midst of a tumbling. It does have a higher chance of tangling that a knee leash. Calf or knee leash is generally best for the long boarder or Stand Up Paddler. Because of the higher attachment point, surfers are able to walk their board with minimal chance of tripping over their leash.
There are less tangles and less drag in the water. They are however less comfortable and not as easy to pull back your board on. Make sure you complement your board with a surfboard leash to keep your board close to you once you move up to bigger and more challenging waves.
Foam surfboards range from about 6 feet to a little over 9 feet. Average size adults would ride a board between 8 and 9 feet, while children and younger teens will start on boards about 6 feet long. As board size increases, so does your chance of catching more massive waves.
Beginner surfboards are not expensive. Once you graduate to an intermediate and even an advanced surfboard, you can use your foam board to perfect your riding skills.
Beginner boards are great to fine-tune your skills. Remember that the pros riding waves today started on foam boards and return to them to tweak their movements. You can also use a pop out surfboard that is made out of molded plastic, or even a board with thick resin for better grip. Foam surfboards have an added feature to improve your surfing experience dramatically: stringers. A stringer is a strip of wood made for the water that runs from the nose to the tail of the surfboard.
This center stringer makes the foam board stiffer and more rigid. This helps the foam board be more resistant to the water current and helps you when paddling towards a wave. A shortboard would be of no use to a tall, heavy rider, nor would a 9-foot board work well for a thin and shorter surfer. I would also advise against trying to hold onto the leash with your hands in medium to large waves. This is a good way to hurt your fingers. Comp or competition surfboard leashes are thinner than normal, and are designed for surfing in competitions where leash breakage is not as important as decreasing the drag incurred by the leash.
There are several brands of surfboard leashes out there, but I would invest a couple extra dollars and get a well constructed one. Dakine and FCS make great leashes.
Check the leash to see if it is well stitched and the ankle part looks comfy. Also check to make sure the leash has swivel points where the cuff connects to the leash and where the leash connects to the rail saver. This helps reduce tangling. Rail savers are nylon sections designed to protect the rail of your board from being dug into by the leash on a hard wipeout.
This is completely up to you! Black leashes can get wax on them and start to look gunky, so you might want a clear leash.
Some surfboard leashes come with a key pocket. Often wetsuits and boardshorts have key pockets. Attaching the leash to your board is easy. Surfboard leashes come with a piece of nylon string attached to the end of the rail saver. I usually tie this piece of string into a loop by putting the two ends together and tying them into a simple knot.
Then I thread the looped end into the leash plug and pull tight. The knot must be big enough to not slide through the leash plug, however. If it hangs over the rail it could cause damage.
The rail saver should rest on the rail. Attach the leash to your rear leg.
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