Some East Coast Easter waves../ Sup leash question

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Some East Coast Easter waves../ Sup leash question

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Supmaori > 9 months ago, 30 Mar 2016

Supmaori

746 posts

30 Mar 2016 2:48pm

Hey guys..some good waves on the East Coast NZ over the Easter Break. Heres a few still photos. but....I managed to snap 2 leashes in 4 days which led to a 300m swim in x2 and a board on the rocks,,,SO i need to replace my leash and wondering what other SUP surfers are using in terms of length in sub- 8ft SUP boards.
Chur and thanks in advance

HumanCartoon

VIC

2098 posts

30 Mar 2016 6:41pm

Any leash has the potential to break but 10mm Balin Storm Rider is my leash of choice.

gogogo

54 posts

30 Mar 2016 4:10pm

Nice one - west coast has been fun too.

Old thread on the matter:
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/sup-leash/

I had been snapping them like dried spaghetti until moving to a thicker creatures of leisure. (9-10 mm thick)

Supmaori

746 posts

30 Mar 2016 4:22pm

Thanks guys..leashlok looks good. And will look at post..on the nosa paddle forum most guy riding sub 8ft boards are using 6-7ft leashes

Loz79

QLD

459 posts

30 Mar 2016 6:35pm

+ 1 for Balin storm leash...10mm cord with wire in centre....i use one on my 7.10..

Supmaori

746 posts

30 Mar 2016 4:54pm

Loz what length leash do you use
Chur

Foam

768 posts

30 Mar 2016 5:23pm

What did you get

Foam

768 posts

30 Mar 2016 5:25pm

I have to have a chuckle to myself when I see sup legies that are 10mm but good for 5 ft max

Supmaori

746 posts

30 Mar 2016 5:28pm

Bahaha agreed Foam..10mm..you think that must b able to handle some seriously pumping waves..your leg would rip out before that leash snapped ..

Scottydc

NSW

73 posts

30 Mar 2016 8:59pm

The 10mm storm rider is the only leggy that I trust. I've been using them for 3 yrs now and haven't broken one yet. I started using them after breaking numerous 8mm leashes.

Loz79

QLD

459 posts

30 Mar 2016 8:27pm

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Supmaori said...
Loz what length leash do you use
Chur

Mine is 8 foot from memory, that's a stock size. I think you can get custom lengths made too from balin. Great lease and save board from going over the falls.. Only negative is that I get my paddle caught up in it on top turns occasionally as cord is quite stiff....

Supmaori

746 posts

31 Mar 2016 2:36am

Thanks mate for the info and advice.. Cheers to all those who offered comments

mybrosweeper

NSW

1016 posts

31 Mar 2016 8:30am

Bruzzy, my experience with certain brand of 10mm leggie in juicey waves is there is no/minimal stretch in those suckers. If you like being dragged backwards underwater and nearly having your hip/knee/ankle dislocated they are fine. I replace mine at least every 10/12 months cause I hate swimming.
My latest choice after much research....(as I was curious what the Hawaiian brothers choice of leggie was) is this one

www.surffx.com.au/product/dakine-kainui-leash/

Just my 2 bobs worth and hope it helps,

kia ora,
Robbo

Supmaori

746 posts

31 Mar 2016 8:23am

Robbo chur brother for the heads up..appreciated cuz

Supmaori

746 posts

31 Mar 2016 12:47pm

Any issues with it dragging you back through water due to minimal stretch ..anyone
Thanks

Hawaiiheke

319 posts

31 Mar 2016 2:45pm

Thought you rural fellas down the East Coast'd just plat up a length of this stuff wouldn't ya?

burleighlocal

255 posts

31 Mar 2016 2:57pm

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Hawaiiheke said..
Thought you rural fellas down the East Coast'd just plat up a length of this stuff wouldn't ya?

I doubt the east coast boys would use new twine..far better to strip a few bails and re-use the old stuff.

tightlines

3504 posts

31 Mar 2016 3:14pm

8' long, 10" Balin Storm for me, they do give you a fair old pull but because of minimal stretch they don't tend to slingshot the board back to you like some and being only short it is quick to retrieve your board.

I have used Creatures outer reef leggies for years before that with a pretty good success rate, I don't think they make an 8 though I used to use 9 or 10'.

Scottydc

NSW

73 posts

31 Mar 2016 7:47pm

They do drag a bit at times. I'd rather that than the swim to shore on a solid day though.

Supmaori

746 posts

31 Mar 2016 5:01pm

Too true..drag over swim anytime..and us coasties just weave the flax leash bro ..yeah nah..
Chur..thanks again

hanza1111

84 posts

31 Mar 2016 5:56pm

swimming sux
I always go about the length of my board
I've gone to leashlok hawaii now and working well so far

Stev0

422 posts

31 Mar 2016 6:53pm

I have been using a standard 8' NSP surf leash for the last few years and had no problems and haven't snapped one yet. I used to have an expensive brand leash that snapped in waist high waves so go figure.

Supmaori

746 posts

1 Apr 2016 2:31am

Thanks Stevo.yeah mate I guess in certain conditions , stress points they are all prone to breaking

Tardy

5292 posts

1 Apr 2016 3:49am

In the old days we use to use a piece of rope with a sock tied on to the end .never broke them.

10 mm little creature s 8 ft.for me

they don't seem to drag as much as the rope .plus I've run out of footy socks .

Supmaori

746 posts

1 Apr 2016 5:03am

Thanks Tardy...

GizzieNZ

4103 posts

2 Apr 2016 11:37am

Have a brand new 10 foot creatures of leisure outer reef tucked away purely for big spooky days......think the 12 foot is better as has more stretch and less inclined to fin cuts but can be hard to get the 12 footer these days. Smaller days......just whatever takes your fancy :)

Supmaori

746 posts

3 Apr 2016 3:01am

Chur Gizzie.I went with the 8ft balin 10mm in the end but going to get a Dakine Kainui SUP leash as well

Foam

768 posts

3 Apr 2016 3:17am

Where did you get it from mate don't think I need it today though

Supmaori

746 posts

3 Apr 2016 9:40am

Go onto SUP Adventure NZ..i think he's the only guy that has them in NZ bro

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