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bazz61
bazz61
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QLD, 3570 posts
2 May 2017 1:21pm
the cover over the rail saver swivel slid down and gouged the back rail on a shore break dumping ... what is the best durable leg rope out there ....? thanx in advance ...
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
QLD, 21982 posts
2 May 2017 1:48pm
The One by Ocean & Earth
bazz61
bazz61
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QLD, 3570 posts
2 May 2017 2:31pm
Macaha said..
The One by Ocean & Earth


thanx mac ...
jasdeking
jasdeking
QLD
1820 posts
QLD, 1820 posts
2 May 2017 5:45pm
i love the one from surfaids.com.au in byron

they do a 5mm so its light ... as for durability i have had mine for 3 years? and used it many times a week in that time.
bazz61
bazz61
QLD
3570 posts
QLD, 3570 posts
2 May 2017 7:22pm
jasdeking said..
i love the one from surfaids.com.au in byron

they do a 5mm so its light ... as for durability i have had mine for 3 years? and used it many times a week in that time.


but you never fall off...unlike us mere mortals....thanx for the tip
Ricardo1709
Ricardo1709
NSW
1302 posts
NSW, 1302 posts
2 May 2017 7:41pm
I had a 5mm 7' leggy that ended up 12' after getting caught around a coral head board on one side me on the other,thank god for quick release tabs
vanders1
vanders1
QLD
3809 posts
QLD, 3809 posts
2 May 2017 8:07pm
Ricardo1709 said..
I had a 5mm 7' leggy that ended up 12' after getting caught around a coral head board on one side me on the other,thank god for quick release tabs



I had mine catch around a large rock at Crescent just as a decent wave was coming through, not a good feeling!
jasdeking
jasdeking
QLD
1820 posts
QLD, 1820 posts
3 May 2017 2:39pm
bazz61 said..

jasdeking said..
i love the one from surfaids.com.au in byron

they do a 5mm so its light ... as for durability i have had mine for 3 years? and used it many times a week in that time.



but you never fall off...unlike us mere mortals....thanx for the tip


hahahah you must have me confused with someone else lol.... but really best leggy ever...
AndyrooMac
AndyrooMac
TAS
1925 posts
TAS, 1925 posts
3 May 2017 4:36pm
jasdeking said..
i love the one from surfaids.com.au in byron

they do a 5mm so its light ... as for durability i have had mine for 3 years? and used it many times a week in that time.


+1 for the Surfaids, I have one thats 10yrs old and still is the best LB leash I've used for not tangling and discretian, i.e the best leash you feel like your not waering a leash. I've tried Dakine (the worst!!!) O&E, Creatures and the Surfaids is clearly the best.
Cobra
Cobra
9106 posts
9106 posts
3 May 2017 5:16pm
AndyrooMac said..

jasdeking said..
i love the one from surfaids.com.au in byron

they do a 5mm so its light ... as for durability i have had mine for 3 years? and used it many times a week in that time.



+1 for the Surfaids, I have one thats 10yrs old and still is the best LB leash I've used for not tangling and discretian, i.e the best leash you feel like your not waering a leash. I've tried Dakine (the worst!!!) O&E, Creatures and the Surfaids is clearly the best.


Sorry creatures are **** same with FCS.
Steve...
Steve...
NSW
208 posts
NSW, 208 posts
24 Apr 2018 10:42pm
Guess what legropes i think suck balls? Sure O&E will replace them but too late once the board kills someone and its not worth the drama. 2 O & E leashes and they both broke in the same spot. One was 7' reg and the other a 9' knee. Not good enough. Best leg ropes ive used, or at least never broken is Anticorp off e-bay.


SRrat
SRrat
WA
240 posts
WA, 240 posts
25 Apr 2018 8:37pm
Steve... said..
Guess what legropes i think suck balls? Sure O&E will replace them but too late once the board kills someone and its not worth the drama. 2 O & E leashes and they both broke in the same spot. One was 7' reg and the other a 9' knee. Not good enough. Best leg ropes ive used, or at least never broken is Anticorp off e-bay.



+1
Had an O and E let go in the same spot as well as several other "sewn in " type leggies.
I only buy leggies where the join into the rail saver isn't relying on someone accurately sewing across a cord.
I have had two over the years, different brands , fall apart ,brand new without even catching a wave!
E T
E T
QLD
2286 posts
E T E T
QLD, 2286 posts
26 Apr 2018 3:35pm
Whatever you buy make sure that you do a couple of very simple things to ensure a good lifespan:-
1. Rinse in freshwater after each and every use in the surf.
2. Coil it up in loops to store.
3. NEVER,NEVER, EVER wrap it around your board and fins.

yes I expect comments about wrapping it around your fins, but I can tell you for sure that ifa leggie is going to snap it will snap where you have had it wrapped across your fins.

ET.
surfbroker
surfbroker
NSW
1489 posts
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26 Apr 2018 4:43pm
E T said..
Whatever you buy make sure that you do a couple of very simple things to ensure a good lifespan:-
1. Rinse in freshwater after each and every use in the surf.
2. Coil it up in loops to store.
3. NEVER,NEVER, EVER wrap it around your board and fins.

yes I expect comments about wrapping it around your fins, but I can tell you for sure that ifa leggie is going to snap it will snap where you have had it wrapped across your fins.

ET.


I agree totally with you ET, my preference is O&E and I've had no problem and do exactly what you mention...that said I chuck them every 3 years as a safe guard and replace with a newbie...must be Irish..
To be sure To be sure..
smh
smh
NSW
7269 posts
smh smh
NSW, 7269 posts
26 Apr 2018 5:37pm
I've got this Balin cord for the barge. Absolute beast of a thing that nearly tears my leg off on bigger days. Always liked the O&E cords. I always take mine off after surfing and it goes into the bucket to be rinsed with boardies or wetsuit.
chrispy
chrispy
WA
9675 posts
WA, 9675 posts
27 Apr 2018 5:12am
I'm not a fan of o&e as i find they coil badly

I'm a balin man again after trying pretty much every brand available.

Will look into the surfaid one after reading some love about them

ET why coil your leash for storage? I did it once by accident after I left it in the wet bucket and it was useless after that (super coiling around my feet/legs while sitting and waiting for a wave) . I had to hang the damn thing with a cricket ball to try and straighten it out
E T
E T
QLD
2286 posts
E T E T
QLD, 2286 posts
27 Apr 2018 9:36am
chrispy said..
I'm not a fan of o&e as i find they coil badly

I'm a balin man again after trying pretty much every brand available.

Will look into the surfaid one after reading some love about them

ET why coil your leash for storage? I did it once by accident after I left it in the wet bucket and it was useless after that (super coiling around my feet/legs while sitting and waiting for a wave) . I had to hang the damn thing with a cricket ball to try and straighten it out


Loose coil Chrispy, I don't do tight.

ET.
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