hey guys ..
in a german forum, there's a discussion about boardleashes & helmets ...
how do you (over there in ???) do it?
u use boardleashes?
which ones? (elastic/stiff/reel)
and do you wear a helmet when using a boardleash?
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mike
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Ever since I got 3 stitches on my forehead from the board slingshoting back to me during a wipe out, I wear a helmet and use a retractable leash.
The reel leash did reduce considerably the slingshoting effect of the board but I still enjoy the extra safety of the helmet since I usually ride in on-side-on shore conditions with small waves.
The ideal would be to ride leash-less with or without a helmet but that's not always possible and it very much depends on your local conditions.
That's my opinion anyway.
Regards,
Mike
The reel leash did reduce considerably the slingshoting effect of the board but I still enjoy the extra safety of the helmet since I usually ride in on-side-on shore conditions with small waves.
The ideal would be to ride leash-less with or without a helmet but that's not always possible and it very much depends on your local conditions.
That's my opinion anyway.
Regards,
Mike