How to attach a leash to a surfboard

Ben explains how to put a leash on a surfboard.

Ensuring that your surfboard leash is securely attached to your surfboard at one end, and to your ankle at the other, is a crucial safety precaution both for yourself and others. It will also save you the hassle of swimming to shore whenever you lose your board.

There are a few common mistakes to watch out for here. Whether your leash comes with a separate leash string or has an integrated leash string sewn into it, this video will help you attach your leash correctly and in a way that won't end up damaging your surfboard.

00:00 - What is a surfboard leash?
00:21 - How to attach your leash to your surfboard
01:03 - Surfboard leash strings
01:45 - Use the railsaver to stop your leash string damaging your surfboard rail
01:57 - How to attach your leash to your ankle
02:22 - Which foot you should attach your leash to?
03:43 - How to wrap a leash around a surfboard

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