Surfboard#Leash

The term Boardleash, ankle strap or leash referred to while surfing or kite surfing, the connection line from the board to the ankle of the surfer.

Function and structure

The leash prevents the loss of the board in the surf and strong currents. In addition, the rapid loss of orientation, which arises in a case by the Board through the turbulence underwater counteracted because immediately feel because of the train the leash of surfers which way is up and which down, because the board drives the water surface due to its buoyancy.

The leash is attached with Velcro at ankle, kitesurfing on the trapeze. It consists of a semi-elastic, often spirally constructed plastic leash and is kitesurfing longer and stronger than when surfing to accommodate the strong under circumstances tension that arises when the lost board " digs " in the body dragging in the water. By Rollleash in the 3-5 m solid linen or fabric belt connects to the board, the risk for the surfer is reduced by a rebounding forming on him board. When using a Boardleash therefore a protective helmet and impact vest is recommended.

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