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| - | As an alternative to the leg leash, some assemble a **leash** that attaches to a **belt** around the paddler's waist **with a line** that runs/attaches **behind them**. Some **attach** to **existing or added** mounting **holes or pads** directly **behind** their **seats** while others **attach** to a **line** that stretches **between the stern** handle **and the storage straps** on the back deck, while **others** just have a **long leash **that **connects** near the** stern end**. The preference for an attachment running all the way to the stern is based at least in part on preferring a surfski to **line up parallel with the wind** after a dump in big conditions in preparation for your remount. A side wise remount from the upwind side works well in all conditions, given adequate remount technique and practice, although it is possible that the surfski may need to be turned or swum under in order for the paddler to get to the upwind side after a "huli"((See [[:terminology#outrigger_terms|huli]])) . Having the **ski line up downwind** after a fall can make it easier to turn the ski for an upwind mount without having the leash wrapped around the boat. It also **presents the narrowest aspect** of the boat to the wind thus **decreasing the likely pull** of the boat against the paddler and their boat leash. (For what it is worth, we have heard of at least one rare incident where a built-in leash anchor failed and was pulled loose by a leg leash in a particularly strong huli.) The back end of these stern lines is typically placed behind the rudder so that a rolling surfski is less likely to catch and wrap your leash with the rudder. | + | As an alternative to the leg leash, some assemble a **leash** that attaches to a **belt** around the paddler's waist **with a line** that runs/attaches **behind them**. Some **attach** to **existing or added** mounting **holes or pads** directly **behind** their **seats** while others **attach** to a **line** that stretches **between the stern** handle **and the storage straps** on the back deck, while **others** just have a **long leash **that **connects** near the** stern end**. The preference for an attachment running all the way to the stern is based at least in part on preferring a surfski to **line up parallel with the wind** after a dump in big conditions in preparation for your remount. A side wise remount from the upwind side works well in all conditions, given adequate remount technique and practice, although it is possible that the surfski may need to be turned or swum under in order for the paddler to get to the upwind side after a "huli"((See [[:terminology#outrigger_terms|huli]])) . Having the **ski line up downwind** after a fall can make it easier to turn the ski for an upwind mount without having the leash wrapped around the boat. It also **presents the narrowest aspect** of the boat to the wind thus **greatly ****decreasing the pull** of the boat against the paddler and their boat leash. (For what it is worth, we have heard of at least one rare incident where a built-in leash anchor failed and was pulled loose by a center anchored leg leash in a particularly strong huli.) The back end of these stern lines is typically placed behind the rudder so that a rolling surfski is less likely to catch and wrap your leash with the rudder. |
| * **Limitations on Rear Leashes** | * **Limitations on Rear Leashes** | ||
| * **In general, rear leashes** will **work better with clean rear decks**. | * **In general, rear leashes** will **work better with clean rear decks**. | ||
| - | * One potential limitation with a rear leash setup is interference between it and a** rear deck mounted camera**. | + | * One potential limitation with a rear leash setup is interference between it and a** rear deck mounted camera**. |
| - | * We also have reports of hulis with a rear leash catching and** popping out rear drainage plugs** on** Kai Wa'a surfskis**. | + | * We also have reports of hulis with a rear leash catching and** popping out rear drainage plugs** on** Kai Wa'a surfskis**. |
| - | * One solution to the rear leash/rear drain plug issue is to add a front hole as this paddler has done - [[https://surfski.info/forum/19-boats/20559-kai-waa-vega-arc.html?start=20#41218|surfski.info post with photos]] | + | * One solution to the rear leash/rear drain plug issue is to add a front hole as this paddler has done - [[https://surfski.info/forum/19-boats/20559-kai-waa-vega-arc.html?start=20#41218|surfski.info post with photos]] |
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| <font inherit/inherit;;#c0392b;;inherit>Note also</font> that many surfskis do not come with any mounting points behind the seat or if mounting points are there all they have is bungee tied to those points. When renting or borrowing a surfski you may need an alternative leg leash when such a surfski has no adequate anchor behind the seat for a waist leash. | <font inherit/inherit;;#c0392b;;inherit>Note also</font> that many surfskis do not come with any mounting points behind the seat or if mounting points are there all they have is bungee tied to those points. When renting or borrowing a surfski you may need an alternative leg leash when such a surfski has no adequate anchor behind the seat for a waist leash. | ||
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| + | **Waist Leash Examples DIY & Commercial** | ||
| * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/17-equipment/18946-can-anyone-recommend-a-leash-for-a-ski.html#28795|Example Waist Belt and Leash]] on surfski.info - this is basically the Northshore kitesurfing leash (see below) with a strip of bungee for holding a paddle sewn into it. | * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/17-equipment/18946-can-anyone-recommend-a-leash-for-a-ski.html#28795|Example Waist Belt and Leash]] on surfski.info - this is basically the Northshore kitesurfing leash (see below) with a strip of bungee for holding a paddle sewn into it. | ||
| * [[https://foilboardcompany.com/product/wing-waist-leash/|Foil Board Wing Waist Leash]] Looks versatile, comfortable (no reviews). Foil Board says the waist belt can be used with a board leash so it should be plenty strong (specs definitely sound so). The wing leash component description makes it sound strong enough also (length??), but we need to get a closer look. Reviews anyone? We've only seen these available from UK shops so shipping outside of the UK is expensive. | * [[https://foilboardcompany.com/product/wing-waist-leash/|Foil Board Wing Waist Leash]] Looks versatile, comfortable (no reviews). Foil Board says the waist belt can be used with a board leash so it should be plenty strong (specs definitely sound so). The wing leash component description makes it sound strong enough also (length??), but we need to get a closer look. Reviews anyone? We've only seen these available from UK shops so shipping outside of the UK is expensive. | ||
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| * [[https://www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=533&idcategory=86|Northshore Quick Release Belt]] w/ Leash - these are sold with 4' and 6' leashes | * [[https://www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=533&idcategory=86|Northshore Quick Release Belt]] w/ Leash - these are sold with 4' and 6' leashes | ||
| * [[https://northwater.com/collections/rescue-belt-tow-systems/products/eds-belt|Northwater Quick Release Safety Belt]] | * [[https://northwater.com/collections/rescue-belt-tow-systems/products/eds-belt|Northwater Quick Release Safety Belt]] | ||
| - | * [[http://www.fitnesslifestyle.com.au/safety-products/xm-surfmore/pages/calf-and-body-leash.html|Power Clip]] - review? there is velcro in the waist belt closure and in the leg wrap | + | * [[https://mustangsurvival.com/|MTI waist belt ]] Do a search for "SUP Leash Release Belt" or do a web search for "MTI SUP Leash Release Belt" - they are sold in multiple places. |
| - | * [[https://www.mtiadventurewear.com/jackets/accessories/weblrb1-sup-leash-release-belt|MTI waist belt]] | + | |
| </WRAP> | </WRAP> | ||
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