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Swap an ankle leash for a waist leash on moving water
On moving water, swap your SUP ankle leash for a quick-release leash on your waist or life jacket.
- Time
- ⏱ 2 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
What you need
- Quick-release leash
- Life jacket
How to do it
- Take off the ankle leash.
- Attach a quick-release leash to a belt or to your life jacket.
- Wear the life jacket on the water.
Why it works
On moving water you can get snagged on branches or rubble. A quick-release leash can come free faster.
Sources
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- apps.oregon.gov (opens in a new tab)
never wear an ankle or leg leash designed for general flatwater use.
Quick-release leashes are available and designed specifically for moving water.
