Attaching Leashes PROPERLY.

Discussion in 'USA Mainland Surf Forum' started by BradPitted, Sep 17, 2015.

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  1. Sep 17, 2015 #1
    BradPitted

    BradPitted Well-Known Member

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    Hey guys,
    BP here, I've been meaning to post this for a few days now.

    Every time I'm surfing with other people, friends or friendly strangers, I always make a point to take a look at how they've attached their leash to make sure it done properly. A lot of people get into trouble on big days due to leashes detaching.

    Basically you want to make sure your leash is rope is double wrapped around the cross bar in the leash plug of your board. If you only have it looped around once you have it done completely wrong.... its a kook mistake that most people don't even know they've done.
    anyhows here is a link showing the proper way.
    http://www.surfing-waves.com/howto/attach_leash.htm
     
    BradPitted, Sep 17, 2015
    BradPitted, Sep 17, 2015
  3. Sep 17, 2015 #2
    Zeroevol

    Zeroevol Well-Known Member

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    I always tie mine in a bow, its classier!
     
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  5. Sep 17, 2015 #3
    BradPitted

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    lol. yeah style doesnt factor in above safety!
    so for real, if you look at the link, is that how your leash is attached or is yours just ties around once?
     
    BradPitted, Sep 17, 2015
    BradPitted, Sep 17, 2015
  6. Sep 17, 2015 #4
    Zeroevol

    Zeroevol Well-Known Member

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    I have been surfing for over 20 years and I have never double looped it like that and I have never had a problem
     
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  7. Sep 17, 2015 #5
    LBCrew

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    I prefer to skip the string altogether and just push the velcro rail saver through the leash plug bar. Even if it's a tight fit, it's better than that stupid string. Can't do it with the kind of leash that has the loop sewn in, though... only with the velcro kind.
     
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    LBCrew, Sep 17, 2015
  8. Sep 17, 2015 #6
    headhigh

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  9. Sep 17, 2015 #7
    Zeroevol

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    3 Turn your board and wait for an appropriate wave.[25] Sit back on your board until the nose is up out of the water. Kick your legs in an egg beater motion to turn the board around toward the shore. Position yourself in your sweet spot and get ready to paddle for the wave using long, smooth, deep strokes. •When you see a wave coming, get into position as near the peak as you can without appearing to be a "wave hog." When you are satisfied that you are in a good position to catch the wave, paddle like there's no tomorrow and give it all you've got!


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    Zeroevol, Sep 17, 2015
    Zeroevol, Sep 17, 2015
  10. Sep 17, 2015 #8
    antoine

    antoine Well-Known Member

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    Where do you purchase a leash? ..I don't have one for myself... do you think I can use my dogs? Can I just click the metal thingy in the plug on my boards or no? Oh and do I just hold the handle in my hand or tie it to my pecker>?
     
    antoine, Sep 17, 2015
    antoine, Sep 17, 2015
  11. Sep 17, 2015 #9
    Peajay4060

    Peajay4060 Well-Known Member

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    Really? You make a point to do this? Every time? Really?



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  12. Sep 17, 2015 #10
    Peajay4060

    Peajay4060 Well-Known Member

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    What do you do if you meet a friendly stranger that isn't using a leash?
     
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  13. Sep 17, 2015 #11
    BradPitted

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    yes I do. I was surfing a few octobers ago at a NE spot not to be named and watched as some guy lost his board and got washed over onto a slightly submerged boulder jetti and proceede to get pummeled by 4 over head waves. 4 of us had to rescue the guy who by all accounts was a decent surfer. Luckily he escaped serious injury but I thought it was enough to do a friendly check every once in a while.

    so I guess this is where everyone should start hoping on and tearing apart a friendly suggestion on checking to make sure you're attaching your leashes properly, which I have no doubt that most are not.
     
    BradPitted, Sep 17, 2015
    BradPitted, Sep 17, 2015
  14. Sep 17, 2015 #12
    LazyE

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  15. Sep 17, 2015 #13
    waterbaby

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    I've gotten into the habit of not even looping the string around the post at all. I just pull the part of the string that isn't knotted through the cup until the knot catches the bar. Technically, not the most secure method, but the string is faster and easier to remove, whenever I need to. Knot hasn't pulled through in anything I've thrown at it, so far.
     
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  16. Sep 17, 2015 #14
    LazyE

    LazyE Well-Known Member

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    I suggest this method of leash tieing for those who shoulder hopp.[​IMG]
     
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  17. Sep 17, 2015 #15
    nynj

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    Leg rope
     
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  18. Sep 17, 2015 #16
    Zeroevol

    Zeroevol Well-Known Member

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    Doesn't sound like his board would have helped him at this point. And this was because his leash broke, plug got pulled, leash cord broke?? Not being an a$$, but it doesn't sound like tying his leash cord a different way would have helped this situation. And nothing wrong with inspecting equipment, ask frosty.

    Thanks for caring and don't foget your towel!
     
    Zeroevol, Sep 17, 2015
    Zeroevol, Sep 17, 2015
  19. Sep 17, 2015 #17
    BradPitted

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    he got pulled by a sweeping sideways current and probably wasnt paying attention trying to swim after his board. I looked at the end of his leash and it was obvious he had the rope tied around once.
     
    BradPitted, Sep 17, 2015
    BradPitted, Sep 17, 2015
  20. Sep 17, 2015 #18
    Zeroevol

    Zeroevol Well-Known Member

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    Sheety situation. sounds like that thing was going to break anyway.
     
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  21. Sep 17, 2015 #19
    sisurfdogg

    sisurfdogg Well-Known Member

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    General rule of thumb: Use 1 leash for every 10 foot of wave face. So when its DOH plus, two leashes is the call. Each with it's separate leash string, duh!
     
    sisurfdogg, Sep 17, 2015
    sisurfdogg, Sep 17, 2015
  22. Sep 17, 2015 #20
    BradPitted

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    got to admit I have never seen that! But obviously that would have more safety just do to the redundancy.
     
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