Board leash
The term Boardleash , ankle strap or leash referred to in surfing or kite surfing , the connection line from the Board to the ankle of the surfer.
Function and structure
The leash prevents you from losing the board in surf and strong currents. In addition, the rapid loss of orientation caused by the turbulence under water when the board falls is counteracted, as the pull of the leash immediately makes the surfer feel where up and where is down because the board is floating on the water surface due to its buoyancy.
The leash is by means of Velcro at the ankle, at the kite surfing on the trapezoidal fixed. It consists of a semi-elastic, often spiral-shaped plastic line and is longer and stronger when kitesurfing than when surfing in order to absorb the possibly strong tension that arises when the lost board "digs" into the water during body dragging . A roll leash, in which 3–5 m of strong line or fabric tape connects to the board, reduces the risk for the surfer from a board bouncing back on him. When using a board leash, a hard hat and an impact vest is recommended.