[Paddlewise] leashes

From: <wrf_at_cisunix.unh.edu>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 14:04:14 -0500
There are cases where any leash can be dangerous.  However, in
some cases the risk of not leashing is greater.  I wouldn't 
use a leash in surf, where the paddle can become a danger
by trashing you while the wave trashes you, you kayak and
the paddle.

I like the kind of leash tethered to my wrist via velcro straps.  It easily slips 
off if I want it to, does not tangle me up with the boat, yet holds my paddle 
if I dump and forget to hang on.  I have never surfed tho so don't know the 
consequences of a leash in that situation.

Wayne F
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