Hi Spence, in my opinion the most important thing is taking it off after every surf and washing it. Like any other synthetic, salt water will cause minor corrosiveness. My current leg rope an 8ft Dakine has no nicks and seems to be in perfect condition after a year. That's probably because I never fall in LOL. ( I spend more time in the water than on the board. It is without doubt the best leg rope I've ever had. Every year they get better and better. Used to know Clarkey (Peter and Ashley) who started Full Bore ( Do they still exist as a company?). Things have come a long way since the mid 70's!!

After breaking several creatures outer reef I've started using the Balin storm rider. These definitely feel superior to anything else I've used and haven't had a break after 6 months use. The 10mm thickness on these leashes compared to the 8mm with most others makes all the difference. For safety's sake I'd suggest to anyone entering the surf with a sup to use one of these leashes.

I picked up the new Balin Storm leggie today..

Jeez it looks twice as thick and any other leash..

I reckons if I break down in my car and need to get towed I could use this leggie..

DJ

I just ordered 2 Stormriders from Balin and they were very helpful. I don't mind the odd swim after the board but just not when the waves were almost double overheads ....