Surf leash string hacks- preventing leash failure

[@terryjackson4538]

Thanks for good advice Robert. Was about to change my leash string for the new summer.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Nice, I hope this helps you avoid some of the mistakes I made, haha, Aloha!

[@boardmeetingusa9405]

Great tip Robert! Safety is key and the swim in might not be fun. Enjoy your Board Meetings.

[@blueplanetsurf]

🙏Board meetings are great 😎🤙🏼

[@Bobbysflicks]

This was great. I was having leash problems and I am definitely going to try this. Thanks

[@blueplanetsurf]

It’s always nice to hear that the videos are helpful! 🙏😎🤙🏼

[@metalhead9656]

Thanks for the tips. Had my leash fail today in 20ft waves with double swell far out. I thought I was screwed. Remained calm and took about 25min for me to get back in..scary.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Yes, leash failure sucks and can be dangerous, glad you made it back in 🤙🏼

[@henrybrown2323]

No one on KZbin has covered how to attach the dakine peahi leash! What do you do if there is no Velcro on the rail saver end?

[@blueplanetsurf]

loop it directly through the leash plug

[@blueplanetsurf]

I’m not 100% sure but I think the Peahi leash has a sleeve over the Velcro that you can slide back to undo the rail saver.

[@TheBobbyextra]

great thanks, i will try straight

[@blueplanetsurf]

👍😎🤙🏼

[@palitogamer8929]

Nice video

[@blueplanetsurf]

🙏😎🤙🏼

[@palitogamer8929]

🤙🏻

[@annmariekelly8024]

What is your experience using a zip tie for leash (I also use it to attach a bow line to my SUP)?

[@blueplanetsurf]

A zip tie is not strong enough for waves, I highly recommend using a string that’s stronger than the leash itself.

[@danalmendarez9619]

Robert, any reason you guys are using the oval plugs with the potential for sharp corners instead of the round plugs? Looping the line through both plugs means there's going to be some rubbing on that sharper corner. What if the plugs were rotated 30 degrees or so (left one CCW, right one CW) so the loading would be perpendicular to the brass bar? Good question for the crew on standupzone.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Good points. Regardless of the shape of the opening, a sharp edge will cause the line to chafe. I keep asking the workers to round the plug edges more to avoid the issue. I’ll look at the angle of the plugs as well. If your lines wear quickly, try to round the edge at the opening between the fiberglass and plug.

[@ratherbesurfing7]

Robert, where can I buy spectra line? I’m in California.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Hi Ian, here is the link to order it on our website: www.blueplanetsurf.com/q-power-line-leash-tie.html?id=58142622&quantity=1

[@lonobray289]

Awesome lopaka,can I purchase spectra line from blue planet.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Yes, we have ‘em at the shop. Short for single leash plug and long for double leash plugs, we have a few different color choices available.