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All our wing leashes, and our tips to choose yours.

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Generalities

As in many board sports, the use of a leash is essential.

Wing leashes are specifically designed to practice wingfoil in complete safety, ensuring a constant link with a floating element.

These leashes feature a quick-release system, allowing you to release it easily and quickly in case of emergency.

Find our selection of GONG, Creatures of Leisure and Dakine leashes. Robust and durable leashes that will accompany you from your first tack to the most challenging tricks.

Is it important to use a wing leash ?

Leashes are mandatory because they connect you to an unsinkable object, meaning you don’t necessarily need to wear a life jacket.

On earth, it allows you to fix your wing to a fixed structure, to the pump, or directly to your wrist or to the belt leash to inflate the wing without risking it flying off.

Better your odds when sailing, because it’s extremely difficult to swim behind your wing. Loosing your wing is a situation you certainly want to avoid, especially when you’re being carried away by the swell, the current and the wind.

When you fall or when you return to the beach, your wing, board and foil can be dangerous for others, so it’s essential to keep control of them with the leash.

Your wing will also thank you for wearing a leash, especially when the waves break over reef or rocks.

Most wing leashes are worn on the wrist to make it easier to catch your wing after a fall or mishandling. The wrist attachment also allows greater freedom of movement. In some cases, it can be attached directly to the harness, but this is only valid for specific practices such as freestyle rotations.

A leash must be changed every year, or at the slightest visible flaw. Inspect it regularly and do not let it deteriorate.

Which leash for your wing ?

We offer three different wing leashes:

The coiled leash

The rope of coiled leashes has the shape of a spiral like a telephone cord, to gain comfort. It is a must-have for all your sessions.

It prevents the leash rope from wrapping around your arms during maneuvers. And to prevent the leash from slipping off the wrist, we’ve added a 3D print to the inside of the clip.

This leash has a quick-release system, allowing you to detach it quickly and easily in case of emergency.

Features:

  • Diameter: 6mm
  • Length: 5’5 and 8’0
  • 3D Silicone print on the inside of the clip to prevent the Leash from slipping or pivoting.
  • Security system for emergency release of the leash.
  • Velcro fastener at the waist.

Available in 3 colors: Blue, Black and Yellow/Blue 

The BIG WAVE coiled leash

The wrist leash that’s specifically designed for wing foiling in big waves.

Its reinforced tube diameter of 7mm offers greater resistance and allows you to enter the water with confidence in challenging conditions and waves. The quick release buckle makes it easy to release the leash if necessary.

The diameter of the leash strap is suitable for attachment to the wrist. However, you can choose to attach it to the line at the back of your harness.

The neoprene interior liner is soft, comfortable and non-adherent. It lets the strap rotate freely around the wrist for greater freedom of movement.

Features:

  • Length: 6’0
  • Diameter: 7mm
  • Foolproof safety system for leash release in case of emergency
  • Double swivel

Available in 3 colors: Blue, Black and Yellow/Blue

The Dyneema leash

Ultra light and minimalist wrist leash in Dyneema designed for winging.

50% lighter than our coiled leashes, this new leash has everything to become your favorite accessory for your wing sessions.

Its minimal weight provides real comfort when sailing and will also be particularly useful when traveling to optimize your boardbag.

The diameter of the hook and loop strap is meant for an attachment on your wrist. However, you can choose to attach it to the line on the back of your harness.

The neoprene interior liner is soft, comfortable and non-adherent. It lets the strap rotate freely around the wrist for greater freedom of movement while the swivel prevents twisting.

Finally, the quick release loop makes it easy to release the leash if necessary.

Features :

  • Diameter: 4mm.
  • Elastic cord with a Dyneema sheath.
  • Velcro fastening at the wrist.
  • Attached with a lark’s head knot on the wing.
  • Single swivel.
  • Quick release system for releasing the leash in an emergency.
  • 3 different sizes: 5’5, 7’ and 8
    • Leash 5’5 for 2 to 5,5m2 wings
    • Leash 7′ and 8′ for 6 to 9m2 wings

Available in 2 colors: black and blue/green

What size leash to choose?

The length of the leash should be chosen according to the surface of the wing to easily go around the wing once in the water.

We recommend a 5’5 leash for wings from 2m2 to 5.5m2 and a 7’0 or 8’0 leash for wings from 6m2 to 9m2.

How to properly attach your leash?

Properly attaching your leash is essential. The gesture may seem trivial, but if poorly executed it can have serious consequences. A wing foiler who loses his board or wing offshore will have great difficulty recovering it. In a strong wind that pushes the board or makes the wing fly away, it quickly becomes impossible without assistance. So follow these tips carefully when attaching your leashes.

Before getting into the water, attach the wrist leash to your wing.

Do not use a cord to connect your leash. It is attached directly with the hook and loop part of the leash to the attachment point located at the front of the wing.

For Dyneema leashes, it is attached with a lark’s head knot directly to the wing.

Important note:

Remember that in the event of a problem, your leashes are the only lifelines that connect you to your gear. It is important to never ignore this point and to regularly check the condition of your leashes. If you often sail, we recommend that you change your leash at least once a year, or at the slightest visible fault.

How to check your leash?

A leash must be changed every year, or at the slightest visible flaw.

It’s important to check your leash regularly to detect any cracks, cuts or lack of elasticity. Change your leash at the slightest sign of damage to avoid any accidents.

How to maintain your leash?

Once you get home, the first thing to do is rinse it with fresh water. The salinity of sea water will attack materials such as the hook and loop, as well as the swivels (metal parts which connect the rope to the attachment system).

When to change your leash?

On the vast majority of leashes, the rope is made of Urethane. As this material is sensitive to UV rays, it is best not to leave it in the sun for too long.

A leash deteriorates quickly, despite appearances, and should be replaced at least once a year.

When subjected to intense stress, any leash deforms. These repeated stresses and deformations will cause the leash to lose its elasticity, and will ultimately lead to its breakage. So even if it visually appears to be in good condition, consider changing it if it shows signs of stretching.

Replace it at the first signs of wear. This could be: worn hook and loop or micro cuts in the rope. It’s about your safety, that of those around you, and the durability of your wing.