does anyone know of a good sup foil leash and would a real leash be strong enough ?

I have been using a da kine coil leash, unfortunately now stretched to be mostly uncoiled.
Other people have posted about using regular surf leashes, with a cork on it to keep it floating and avoid tangles with wings.
Someone at my local beach is using a reel leash, on his waist, with some kind of adapter, I believe he got it from BluePlanet -- I never got a close look at it, but could investigate their site maybe.

I use a Oceanus EEL leash attached to a velcro belt. The leash is attached to a bungee uphaul from a windsurfing rig which in turn is attached to the board. I copied the idea from Blue Planet. Works well with minimal entanglement. Not so great in crowded spots as the reel leash can play out a long way.

I'd wondered what they were. Been using an Ion SUP waist belt leash and its been fine so far. Converted to waist belts, coiled leashes seem the best compromise I've used so far (not getting caught up / dragging / kill-zone to terrifying recoil ratio etc).

Been using these for a while now and they work perfect on a SUP foil.

www.nologooceanaccessories.com

I also use a coiled 10' leash with a waist belt. An ideal setup, especially for getting in and out of the water.

I insert a tube (paddle shaft + wine corks) in the coils secured by velcro to keep their shape while stored.

Thanks Colas, what a great idea. Best get some wine then.

I have broken 2 of my 10" sup leashes. Had to do a repair, wrapping a 4mm dyneema around my leash and then the leash acts as a bungee in the middle. But it is pretty hard on me and board as it is not so smooth when I fall in.

I am using a 7" 115 L Foil board, What length should I aim for?
Would this work or is it overkill ?
www.dakine.com/products/peahi-12-7-16-surf-leash-w-clip
Or FCS:
www.surffcs.com.au/collections/leashes/products/fcs-big-wave-essential-leash

I have a coil leash but it has started to stretch and I will go large this time as I don't want to swim to shore again...

Have anyone added a floating device, if so how many would be needed?

Cheers from a new foiler

He he Just found the search function...

Thanks Colas and Beash, I will try out the waist belt as it seems to distance the leash from the foil.
Now the search for a belt is underway!

Cheers

Anders

Ive tried the coil leash & apart from it breaking due to being for basic flatwater SUPs, the knots that formed just after falling off & stretching annoyed me. Especially when trying to undo the knots in big swell. Soo frustrating for me!
So went back to a good brand 8ft leash for my 7ft foil board with a floaty cork made from a champagne cork with hole drilled along centre & a slot cut to push in the leash. Then wrapped a piece of double sided tear strap around it to secure it & limit it from slipping. Love it. And no more tangles around the foil most times. Unless the board does a complete 360 degree spin after falling off Haa! Oh and set the cork about mid length of the leash. All good.

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Seajuice said..
Ive tried the coil leash & apart from it breaking due to being for basic flatwater SUPs, the knots that formed just after falling off & stretching annoyed me. Especially when trying to undo the knots in big swell. Soo frustrating for me!
So went back to a good brand 8ft leash for my 7ft foil board with a floaty cork made from a champagne cork with hole drilled along centre & a slot cut to push in the leash. Then wrapped a piece of double sided tear strap around it to secure it & limit it from slipping. Love it. And no more tangles around the foil most times. Unless the board does a complete 360 degree spin after falling off Haa! Oh and set the cork about mid length of the leash. All good.

Looks sweet! May I ask what brand your flat leash is? I haven't seen any of them around.
Also thanks for your long answer


Cheers Anders

If you want a waist leash then these work sweet www.oneoceansportsaustralia.com/accessories

Yes cool leashes will stretch in the surf but having any leash dragging in the water is a killer IMO.

You could always just buy the belt and put a straight leash on it for when surfing bigger waves and then in smaller waves attach the coil. The belts and coils can be brought separate from the above website from today onwards, they will be uploaded later today.

Here is bit if a write up on the leashes as well to give a better understanding of what they are used best for.

www.oneoceansportsaustralia.com/blog/2019/3/21/when-is-a-leash-a-leash

Just got my Waist Leash, Thanks Angie and Jacko.

Giving it a test out on Thursday





Yew,

JB

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Looks sweet! May I ask what brand your flat leash is? I haven't seen any of them around.
Also thanks for your long answer


Cheers Anders

Its not flat look again its round

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paul.j said..
having any leash dragging in the water is a killer IMO.

I have the same opinion as you, but I am sure we are overthinking it. When you see videos of Beryl and the other excellent foiles using a standard ankle leash, their drag do not seem to be noticeable.

For me, using a waist coiled leash is a killer more for not getting it tangled in the foil, and not tripping on it when walking to/from the water.

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colas said..
I also use a coiled 10' leash with a waist belt. An ideal setup, especially for getting in and out of the water.

I insert a tube (paddle shaft + wine corks) in the coils secured by velcro to keep their shape while stored.

This works a treat. Thanks Colas.

Latest edition.
Spliced in some soft shackles, should not be doing any damage to the board.
Hope to get a try in a few days...

Anders

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paul.j said..
Been using these for a while now and they work perfect on a SUP foil.

www.nologooceanaccessories.com

hey Paul do you stock them?

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paul.j said..
Been using these for a while now and they work perfect on a SUP foil.

www.nologooceanaccessories.com

Yep totally agree, the coiled waist leash is the only way to go for a SUP foil.
It's all I use these days for foiling, plus downwinding on the 14'er and surfing on the 10'er as well, no leash dragging in the water or getting tangled around your feet or foil.

For what it's worth. Laird just takes his normal ankle leash and tucks the excess in his waistband. The other sup guys in Malibu seem to be copying that.

For what it's worth. Laird just takes his normal ankle leash and tucks the excess in his waistband. The other sup guys in Malibu seem to be copying that.

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Hdip said..
For what it's worth. Laird just takes his normal ankle leash and tucks the excess in his waistband. The other sup guys in Malibu seem to be copying that.

that's too simple. Plus i have no waistband with a wetsuit, so now I have to wear shorts over my suit like the kiters?

I am intrigued by the reel leash ... seeking out a cheapie to experiment with. These were popular in kiting years ago, then considered dangerous and everyone stopped using them. So there's a bunch sitting in drawers and garage corners somewhere, just need to free one up. They are about $50US new from what I've seen.

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windara said..

paul.j said..
Been using these for a while now and they work perfect on a SUP foil.

www.nologooceanaccessories.com

hey Paul do you stock them?

yes we have them in stock in our ONE store or online at www.oneoceansports.com

Creatures of Leisure has made a foil-specific coiled leash: short (6') but sturdy (7mm).

I cannot find it on the Creatures web site yet, so here is its page on the Gong shop, but I guess it will be available in all shops carrying Creatures gear:
https://gongsupshop.com/epages/box1707.sf/en_GB/?ViewObjectPath=%2FShops%2Fbox1707%2FProducts%2FCRE9LFC9006BK

I am getting one to use as a waist leash. My current 10' leash is a tad long.

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colas said..
Creatures of Leisure has made a foil-specific coiled leash: short (6') but sturdy (7mm).

I cannot find it on the Creatures web site yet, so here is its page on the Gong shop, but I guess it will be available in all shops carrying Creatures gear:
https://gongsupshop.com/epages/box1707.sf/en_GB/?ViewObjectPath=%2FShops%2Fbox1707%2FProducts%2FCRE9LFC9006BK

I am getting one to use as a waist leash. My current 10' leash is a tad long.

I have one and it turns into a big knot if you are in bigger waves. Fine for small stuff.

Duct taped a 2 inch length of bubble wrap around mid point of normal surf leash....still going strong and works just fine....

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hilly said..
I have one and it turns into a big knot if you are in bigger waves. Fine for small stuff.

It doesn't with a waist leash. What makes it tangle is your leg movements in the water.

I tried a coiled ankle leash when I started SUPing - in small waves - and said "never again", but seriously, if you never tried a coiled waist leash for foiling... you don't know what you are missing.