Hi Tom That looks pretty bad. Sand is a problem if it is blowing 20 knots plus your bar can get buried. In minutes when you are running line. The pebble was a bit extreme you would have to be very unlucky for that to happen
The release doesnt release even of you put sand or rocks in it ???
So I just think that I'll continue with my (unbranded) velcro release that is sand and rock resistant - dont understand?? well you will work that one out!!
Mechanical S&*t is a disaster waiting to happen - why dont simple people understand this stuff??