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Old 08-07-2009, 12:50 PM   #1
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to leash or not to leash paddle in surf?

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I have heard that leashing the paddle when surf launching is a bad idea...is this because of the fear of the leash wrapping around you in a dump?
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Old 08-07-2009, 01:54 PM   #2
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I do not leash launching or landing, for the reasons you describe.
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Old 08-07-2009, 02:50 PM   #3
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What's a paddle leash???
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Old 08-07-2009, 05:21 PM   #4
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I personally don't but you can if you want to
just use a short leash and tie it to your life jacket not the kayak
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Old 08-07-2009, 05:46 PM   #5
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it just gets in your way jumping in and out of it
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Old 08-07-2009, 07:05 PM   #6
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i once saw a guy who landed with a leashed paddle.

when he dumped in the surf, he let go.

one paddle blade dug in the sand, the leash point acted as a pivot, and the other blade smacked him in the ribs.

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