In this SUPboarder video we discuss everything 'Quick Release' - What is a Quick Release Leash? What is a Quick Release Belt? We explore the different types on the market, and crucially explain how you should be setting up your belt for your personal needs and how you should practice using it before you paddle.
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Richard Perriss
2 years ago
Hi guys. What is the brand of the quick release leash with the karabiner and snap shackle? I haven’t been able to identify online. Thanks.
Hi Reuben, You wrote that you like it for “general paddling”. Does it mean that for rivers you would rather use a “classic” quick release waist belt? I am considering buying the Aqua Marina River Leash as it looks to me it would make sense with my PFD https://gokajak.com/kamizelki-asekuracyjne/kamizelka-traper-guide-srodek-asekuracyjny-aquarius-371.html#/47-kolor-pomaranczowy/107-rozmiar-xl The description is only in Polish, but the point is that it has D-Rings in the front, to which I could attach AQ Leash carabiner. The advantages I see is that PFD could distribute the pull from the leash more evenly than a belt and since PFD, unlike a waist belt,… Read more »
Yes, I think there is benefit from always having th quick release in a ‘known’ position as with belts they can spin and when you need to pull the QR, it’s not there! It could interfere a little with your paddling but it’s something you can get used to I think. The most important thing is that you can release efficiently when you need to 🙂
Trevor Goodman
1 year ago
Very informative video. No mention though of velcro fastening belts. I have been using an Alien wait leash for 5 years and found it excellent. It is infinitely adjustable… no strap to trim and most importantly no buckle to catch on the board or anything else. I believe Hatha are producing one as well.
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Hi guys.
What is the brand of the quick release leash with the karabiner and snap shackle? I haven’t been able to identify online. Thanks.
I believe the one your are asking about is the Aqua Marina river leash https://www.aquamarina.com/products/sup-equipment/ . I really like this one for general paddling.
Hi Reuben, You wrote that you like it for “general paddling”. Does it mean that for rivers you would rather use a “classic” quick release waist belt? I am considering buying the Aqua Marina River Leash as it looks to me it would make sense with my PFD https://gokajak.com/kamizelki-asekuracyjne/kamizelka-traper-guide-srodek-asekuracyjny-aquarius-371.html#/47-kolor-pomaranczowy/107-rozmiar-xl The description is only in Polish, but the point is that it has D-Rings in the front, to which I could attach AQ Leash carabiner. The advantages I see is that PFD could distribute the pull from the leash more evenly than a belt and since PFD, unlike a waist belt,… Read more »
Yes, I think there is benefit from always having th quick release in a ‘known’ position as with belts they can spin and when you need to pull the QR, it’s not there! It could interfere a little with your paddling but it’s something you can get used to I think. The most important thing is that you can release efficiently when you need to 🙂
Very informative video. No mention though of velcro fastening belts. I have been using an Alien wait leash for 5 years and found it excellent. It is infinitely adjustable… no strap to trim and most importantly no buckle to catch on the board or anything else. I believe Hatha are producing one as well.
Hi Trevor. Thanks for your comment and suggestion. Im going to look into this.
Happy SUPing Reuben