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Leash for 14' noserider ?

Created by DoctorSUP DoctorSUP  > 9 months ago, 19 Apr 2019
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DoctorSUP
DoctorSUP

TAS

48 posts

19 Apr 2019 3:55am
What type of leash does one use for a 14' noserider ?

How does one step and turn around and etc without getting tangled ?

Any suggestion appreciated

Back in the day leashes weren't a problem but one would be frowned
upon now if one went out "leashless" these days.
808-Obsession
808-Obsession

QLD

452 posts

19 Apr 2019 7:50am
Is this a custom?? I've never seen a 14' noserider (other than really old longboards maybe?) and I'm curious about it
exiled
exiled

367 posts

19 Apr 2019 7:02am
Get a waist leash
SUPbru
SUPbru

386 posts

19 Apr 2019 7:44am
As 808 mentioned...you've got my attention with a 14' nose-rider...do tell??
DoctorSUP
DoctorSUP

TAS

48 posts

19 Apr 2019 9:58am
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exiled said..
Get a waist leash




Thanks .. but it would still be long and tanglelley .. would a coiled spring type, from the waist, be the way to go .. and would the deck plug need to be right on the tail ..?

exiled
exiled

367 posts

19 Apr 2019 9:10am
I think you'd be surprised how non tangley it is in practice. The waist leash keeps the line free from your feet and the drag of the slack in the water reels in any excess as you walk back on the board. Its not going to work for spinning in place like Ryan Burch is in that clip, but nothing really will in that case.
808-Obsession
808-Obsession

QLD

452 posts

19 Apr 2019 11:19am
What a gorgeous video...absolute style!

Added to which, if you wear a pedometer during a surf I reckon you'd get a decent step-count up!
DoctorSUP
DoctorSUP

TAS

48 posts

19 Apr 2019 1:21pm
OK, waste leash then.

Thanks.
supthecreek
supthecreek

2750 posts

19 Apr 2019 12:11pm
Hi Dr SUP
I surf my 14' Search all the time with the same leash as all my boards
9' Da Kine
the rail saver, leash string and leash plug distance from the back of the board probably add up to at least another foot, so 10' of leash.
on my back foot so my front foot gets near the nose without issue.... not tip riding like the most awesome Ryan Burch, but having fun up front.
I would bet a 10' leash would do the trick if you are not tip riding, but simply having fun on a long board.

I have been walking around on longboards , using an ankle leash for close to 50 years without issue... you learn to dance around it.
It is easy to do spinners etc with an ankle leash, but that would be near impossible with a waist leash.

Pic might not look like much... but it's pretty far up front for a 14 ft board





riverider
riverider

TAS

1112 posts

19 Apr 2019 4:45pm
Dear DoctorSUP, I have a 12' 1/2 coil that might be stretched to 14' after a few Heavy wipeouts that you can have, should be ok for a few cheater 5s at least
DoctorSUP
DoctorSUP

TAS

48 posts

19 Apr 2019 5:21pm
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riverider said..
Dear DoctorSUP, I have a 12' 1/2 coil that might be stretched to 14' after a few Heavy wipeouts that you can have, should be ok for a few cheater 5s at least


I will consider your kind offer .. but does it come with a life time warrantee ?
Bighugg
Bighugg

498 posts

20 Apr 2019 7:07am
Balin and Creatures will do custom lengths.
I have a 14 ft knee 9mm.
DoctorSUP
DoctorSUP

TAS

48 posts

20 Apr 2019 11:03am
Thanks Big Hug

What type of board do you use that on
Bighugg
Bighugg

498 posts

26 Apr 2019 10:21pm
Hi Doc, we were on 9'5 n 9'11 sup boards, riding big outerbreak winter swell with white water height, a paddle extended above head.
A prone boarder with heavy glassed gun put us onto the longer leggies , saying that he found there was less board drag and leg reef , allowing quick recovery n getting outback less tiring.
Worked great for us. Big difference over the 10's .
When surfing or distance paddling we 1/2 tucked the excess lenght down back of our boardys, never got dacked. But, Would-be trying a belt or waist next time.
Bighugg
Bighugg

498 posts

26 Apr 2019 10:54pm
Liking your thinking 808- ,
the " WALKaBOUT " , fitness with style on a Sup.
Who would you go custom with ?.. Sunova and 2 peice it ?
LeeD
LeeD

3939 posts

27 Apr 2019 5:37am
Some big wave surfers use 18' double leashes.
2MT
2MT

2MT

TAS

585 posts

29 Apr 2019 10:12am

The plan would be to pick up a Sunova two piece while on holidays in Tyland .. spelling ??

.. and bring it home as baggage .. which is what its designed to do.


DoctorSUP
DoctorSUP

TAS

48 posts

29 Apr 2019 5:41pm
I finally ordered a custom from Creatures.

13' waister .. half curly .. half straight.

An interesting journey .. thanks to you all for the advise.
Bighugg
Bighugg

498 posts

2 May 2019 2:08pm
CHOICE . Interested to see what your feedback is..... ENJOY
herbyburger
herbyburger

WA

303 posts

3 May 2019 6:28am
Did creatures give you a lifetime warranty?
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