Style: Wake, Freestyle
Build Quality:9/10
Satisfaction: 9/10

My Comments:

I have tried most of the big name brand leashes over the past few years.

I find the packaged leashes to lack in a number of departments and fail completely after only a couple of months useage.

Lets be clear though i am a wake style, handle pass and powered move rider and put my gear though the grinder with some big crashes, loops etc.

Some of the issues I encountered with packaged leash systems

- System releases to easily under little load or accidentally touching it. Resulting in chasing down kites and ruined sessions
- Leash wrap around wrists, biceps etc resulting in bruising and burning
- Hooks bending under load over time resulting in throwing leashes into the bin and adding to landfill
- Leash is to short for comfortable passing
- not designed for handle passing and riding hard

I could go on but you get the point.

I have been using the ION Kiteboarding Handle Pass / Safety Leash for about a month now and I believe it to be the best leash I have ever used hands down.

Finally some thought and quality for a leash system!



Why I like it?

- Adequate length for handle passing and comfortable
- Robust build no tearing or stretching (YET)
- Release force of 5KG at loads of up to 150KG
- Soft tube protection cover is reason enough to buy this leash as it eliminates leash wrap injurys and burn instead of strangling the arm without the padding
- Integrates with existing equipment
- Confidence - I am now comfortable with my leash which gives me piece of mind when going hard on the water.

If you are looking for a new leash then I strongly suggest ditching the packaged leashes and going for one of these.

If you are getting into handle passes then you should get the leash for the safety, length and cushioning elements.

Looks good. Its about time a decent lease came out.
Just one question.
Is the clip on the end large enough to go over a chicken loop, attach a 5th line and still slide over the chicken loop when the quick release is pulled? Or has it got the same clip as the North leash?

Where can I buy this?

Hey juice rider i will check the hook size and get back to you. I ride mine with Vegas so I attach it on the suicide or like my mate Dan Anderson above the chicken loop on the lines.

How does it feel when it rips under your armpit? That's the worst

Ion is a North product, it is a north leash with different colours/ It looks like you can't ride suicide (fit metal hook over chicken loop and safety line) unless your on a North kite (or iron heart style system)