Why Wear A Leash? Stand Up Paddle Boarding Safety

Why Wear A Leash? Stand Up Paddle Boarding Safety

Why wear a leash? The leash is the most essential piece of gear to have on before we get on the water for a stand up paddleboarding (SUP) paddle, whether it’s in the oceans, or on flat water lakes and dams.

 

Leashes save lives! always wear a leash!

 

1. Stay connected to your board: A leash keeps your body connect to the board at all times in any unexpected conditions.
2. Your board is a flotation raft: The board serves as a life raft in an emergency. the leash helps you to pull the board back to you and get back on easily.
3. Avoid injuring other surfers: Without a leash, you could easily lose control of your board in the surf – potentially harming others in the water like other surfers or bathers.

    Note: there are many types of leashes specially designed for each sup discipline. for example, a lightweight bungee leash for recreational sup, heavy-duty surf leash, coil race leash and river leash with a waist harness. learn more about the different leash types here.

     

    Starboard SUP leashes

     

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