Paddle Leash

Hi,


which kind of paddle Leash you prefer?
I know that there isnt't the best Leash.
I'm looking for a leash paddle2ski.
We have try one, but the line was to thick.
There was leashes with thicklines, with thin lines ore
Leashes with a spiral line.
What special things must a good paddles leash have?

Gero

I made my paddle leash out of 4mm line. It attaches to the paddle shaft with a simple loop, held in place by a small bit of duct tape.
On the other end I have a mini-carabiner that clips onto a bungi cord that loops around my footstrap. Why the bungi? I found that it was good to have a bit of shock-absorption in the case that I pull the paddle to the limit of the line.
Hope this all makes sense!
(For the kind of paddling that we do - often strong wind and waves, 2km offshore - a body leash is much more important than a paddle leash although I often use both.)

Hi Robin,

that sounds good.
The idea with the Bungi I have also done now.
You only have a simple loop for carry the paddle?
One leash we have test have a big velcro for a good contact to the shaft. Can your slides?

Gero

Yep, simple loop.

I put a piece of duct tape over the loop on the shaft so that it doesn't slip.

The velcro is a good idea!

Regards
rob

Here is what I use.

Simple cheap and works.
I don't have the little pull tab, but maybe if you had gloved fingers you might want it.

I hook it to me via the leg leash strap around my leg.
This way I can swim after the boat in the surf and I don't even know it is there until after I jump back in and pull on the cord to find my paddle.
The paddle just drags imperceptibly behind me.

I always use a paddle leash, but only occasionally a boat leash. I usually just grab the boat as I fall off. Only if it is really windy or I have ventured out by myself will I use the leg leash as I find it gets in the way in the footwell.

Maybe if there was a dedicated leash point on the hump it might be more ergonomic to use, but I generally hate it as the leash floats around my feet all the time when it is disconnected.

The quick relase with the bungee an the ball was simple and simple good

I know thee things from partytents, to attach the tarpaulin to the tentpole.

I will try first the velcro I have orderd. Do you have to have used the safety quick release?

gero

I've never found a need for a quick release for a paddle.