Would you use a leash on your SUP board when paddling on a river?

I was not aware of the dangers.. lostcoastoutpost.com/2012/apr/30/trinidad-woman-dies-while-paddleboarding-chetco-ri/

DJ

I do, others don't. You have to balance the risk of entanglement or wrap versus chasing a fast-moving board through whitewater. If you do, attach the leash to your life jacket not your ankle. If the leash wrapped around a rock you might not be able to reach your ankle. Make sure that you have a quick release that can be activated under load.

Simon

yep i do. fell of in the sea way and it was bitch to get back to my board back.

weiry said...

boofy said...

If I am on my own yes I wear one in flat water I figure if I have a massive hearty they will find me easily, still attached to the board

That is so funny Boofy.

I have been in a tiny pushed into willow trees by the current many a time while fishing the upper goulburn river in VIC and to fall in the water at that time would be certain death.
Rivers are just like the ocean always show respect and to be educated with your surrounds.

Its funny Weiry how you think about these sort of things when you become a dad, nothing like the good old days whitewater rafting in Bali off my nut with a litre bottle of "arrac attack" stashed in your back pack there were some serious OHS issues back then

Usually I don't use a leash, but after reading what can happen on flat water I think I'll change my mind and start using one.

Thanks to all.

DJ.
I spend 50% of my time SUP surfing and 50% either ocean paddling or flatwater paddling.
I always wear a legrope (hate leash) when surfing or ocean paddling. I see this as a safety issue for myself when ocean paddling and others when SUP surfing.
I never wear a legrope when flatwater paddling.
I agree that if you are paddling adjacent to trees or submerged obsticals your legrope could become tangled and cause a safety issue for yourself.
I often paddle in or out of Noosa river, there is a section that has a very fast current with submerged tress that have been washed in. A trail;ing legrope could easily be caught on these obstacles. with the strength of the current you could be pulled off your board and have some difficulty.
I think a plan needs to be in your head at all times as to what you would do in a situation. Given you can't plan for evrything, but some prior thought is always handy tool.

DavidJohn said...

Would you use a leash on your SUP board when paddling on a river?

I was not aware of the dangers.. lostcoastoutpost.com/2012/apr/30/trinidad-woman-dies-while-paddleboarding-chetco-ri/

DJ

I am assuming this one was a fast flowing river

Depends on the river and the conditions. There's a huge difference between paddling in Currumbin Ck or the Yarra and say, across the Derwent river. Personally I dont wear one on rivers (I would on the Derwent though)

Check this out.

DJ

www.nrs.com

I never used to, then I moved to a place with 7mtr tide flows and crocs.

Simondo said...

theDoctor said...


I never used to, then I moved to a place with 7mtr tide flows and crocs.

QLD, NT, or WA - top end ?

Don't recall to many crocs in NSW doc

Nikki Gregg was saying that 3 people have been killed recently on rivers in the states, but my understanding is this was in whitewater. I guess as a rule thats a pretty dangerous thing to do. I tend to wear a leggy if Im paddling the surfboard even in flat water but don't as a rule wear one if Im on the race board.