Just go the CoL Outer Reef to cover all bases.

You should try one of the new Balin leggies that are made specifically for SUP and you'll never get caught up or trip on your leggie again.. I'm loving mine.

Here's a link if you missed it.. www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=53336&SearchTerms=new,Balin,leggie

DJ

I am going to get myself one like DJ has as I am sick of my one getting all tangled up - especially around the fins whilst I am getting smashed in the impact zone. I have an 11'6" board with a 10 ft leggie and it causes me grief just when I do not need it!!!

Brooko said...

I notice one thing about all my leggies, after a couple of months all the cord gets frayed and worn and looks like it will break off at the plug on my board, it seems the quality of string is not as good as it used to be.

Yeah I agree Brooko.

DJ, those leggies are good but I have used now in the surf a few times and they do get a bit tangled on themselves making them shorter. This means they sit more on the board and I found I was stepping on it a bit. It is yet to get caught up in my paddle though which is a real positive. Strength so far has been good although I have only been hit by a couple 4'ers. Yet to be tested in anything bigger.

Dogman I've given mine a good stretch a few times now and they've come back like new each time.. .. I'll let you test on out at the Mambo.

The Balin guys have tested different coil sizes and found this smaller coil size has much better memory than the larger coil sizes like what DaKine use.

I had a great session the other day at Pt Leo and didn't stand on or get caught up on mine once.. I used to always be kicking it away from under or around my feet.

DJ

goatie

i use a little 6 ft leggie in small waves and crowded surf for that same idea of not killing everyone but they dont last long

tha dogman said...

goatie

i use a little 6 ft leggie in small waves and crowded surf for that same idea of not killing everyone but they dont last long

cool Dogman, sounds like the go then. You comin to Mambo?

2 leggies in the car always.

tha dogman said...

when buying a leggie for sup my advice is to get one longer than your board for your own safety

and get more than one leggie as when you break it in the session of your life it is good to be able to paddle in and just grab the spare and get back out there

instead of watching from the beach and missing out