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legrope length
g,day guys i got hit in the head twice in one week by a recoiling board,
so what determine's length of leggy to wave height on the day, i never worried about this but thinking back of all the knocks and fin cuts iv'e had over the years they may have been avoided,
5'10" board using a 6 ft leggy what should i go to 7'
Scientists have found:- Terrorist’s seem to come from countries where there is lot’s of beach but no surf
so what determine's length of leggy to wave height on the day, i never worried about this but thinking back of all the knocks and fin cuts iv'e had over the years they may have been avoided,
5'10" board using a 6 ft leggy what should i go to 7'
Scientists have found:- Terrorist’s seem to come from countries where there is lot’s of beach but no surf
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I never have that problem, my boards usually tombstone. 6ft for up to about six foot waves, then 8ft. for waves over 10ft. Depends on the power of the surf. They won't break as easily either.
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Some brands seem to have more elastic urethane than others.
Find one that is the least elastic.
I do remember having that problem when I borrowed a Balin brand leash off an Aussie friend a few years back.
Also had the same problem with FCS brand leashes, a few years back.
They were real stretchy, with boards rocketing back at you.
Da Kine brand leashes, have been a very reliable choice for us here in the USA.
Surf More XM brand is another good choice we have.
Not sure of all the different brands you have to choose from now there in OZ.
6-8'rs seem best for most purposes.
Around here 8'rs often turn into 12'rs after one session
And always try to cover your head with your hands if possible during and surfacing after a wipe-out.
Find one that is the least elastic.
I do remember having that problem when I borrowed a Balin brand leash off an Aussie friend a few years back.
Also had the same problem with FCS brand leashes, a few years back.
They were real stretchy, with boards rocketing back at you.
Da Kine brand leashes, have been a very reliable choice for us here in the USA.
Surf More XM brand is another good choice we have.
Not sure of all the different brands you have to choose from now there in OZ.
6-8'rs seem best for most purposes.
Around here 8'rs often turn into 12'rs after one session
And always try to cover your head with your hands if possible during and surfacing after a wipe-out.
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Surfing a break where to lose your board means major repairs at best... I have been using a 6 ft. Hotline for many years without having one break. In waves 4 ft. to double overhead +. As Bud mentioned it ends up about 7 ft. after a few sessions. Never had the board come back and hit me. Also use two attachments from leash to board. Check for fin cuts every session and replace every two years.
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+1 on the Hotline leashes--I like a 7-8' one myself..one thing not mentioned is the construction of said leash...the Hotlines fold the cord back then the cord that is attached to your board is tied with heavy duty shrink tubing over all that. I've had plenty of leashes with a metal pin through the plastic attachment have the pins pull right out..hard to describe but trust me, the Hotlines are the best I've found.
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Great topic. I've been wondering what is the ideal length for overhead to double overhead +. I've had a bunch of near misses and one that I cut me on the head with a 6 or 7' leash. I figured it was the Law of averages, but if I can avoid a knock on the head every year or two, then it's worth it. I'll try an 8' for the overhead days.
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legrope length
thanks for the feedback guys all good advise, maybe i should learn to chill more when wipeing out,