New to surfski I thought I only needed a surfski, a pfd (personal flotation device), a paddle and a sense of adventure. Right?
As one progress one tends to pickup a few extra goodies along the way that makes the sport more enjoyable and safe. For example - a rash vest ads heaps of comfort on a long paddle.
To say I like reading water sport forums is an understatement. Lately on the surfski.info forum there has been a lot of chatter regarding the use of leashes, either paddle or ankle/calf leashes. Since I am a beginner I usually paddled in nothing more than a light breeze and sure felt that a leash was excessive.
So eventually the good old South Easter hit and I saw the need for a leash of some sort. So what to get? A paddle leash? An ankle/calf leash? Or both?
I normally land right next to my ski when I fall, so first got myself a paddle leash. Well, after witnessing last week how a paddler's ski got blown over the water like tumble weed, I might change my opinion and ad a ankle leash.
According to the current discussion on surfski.info forum, there are a few views on paddle leash, ankle/calf leash, both or none at all. It basically boils down to the weather conditions, surf conditions and the preference & experience of the paddler.
For now, with this South Easter, I would rather get myself an ankle leash too.
(eerder bang Jan as dooie Jan)
As one progress one tends to pickup a few extra goodies along the way that makes the sport more enjoyable and safe. For example - a rash vest ads heaps of comfort on a long paddle.
 |
| Could this be a lifesaver? |
To say I like reading water sport forums is an understatement. Lately on the surfski.info forum there has been a lot of chatter regarding the use of leashes, either paddle or ankle/calf leashes. Since I am a beginner I usually paddled in nothing more than a light breeze and sure felt that a leash was excessive.
So eventually the good old South Easter hit and I saw the need for a leash of some sort. So what to get? A paddle leash? An ankle/calf leash? Or both?
I normally land right next to my ski when I fall, so first got myself a paddle leash. Well, after witnessing last week how a paddler's ski got blown over the water like tumble weed, I might change my opinion and ad a ankle leash.
According to the current discussion on surfski.info forum, there are a few views on paddle leash, ankle/calf leash, both or none at all. It basically boils down to the weather conditions, surf conditions and the preference & experience of the paddler.
For now, with this South Easter, I would rather get myself an ankle leash too.
(eerder bang Jan as dooie Jan)