Test your knowledge of leashes for paddleboarding Copy

Q5: What is the safest type of leash for use in fast flowing water (ie harbour mouths,  rivers, areas of strong current etc)?

Q4: What is the safest type of leash for use when SUP surfing?

Q6: You’re out paddling wearing a leash attached around your calf or ankle, and you find yourself in an area of strong currents, with possible obstacles that your board or leash could get caught on. Which of the following courses of action might you take? (There may be more than one correct answer).

Select the most important reason for wearing a leash.

Q1: Why would losing your board be a bad thing?

Q2: Which of the following are advantages of straight leashes?

Q7: Which of the following are advantages of coiled leashes?

Q8: Which is the safest leash for use on a lake with no currents or weed?

Q9: Which of these factors would make it MORE likely you might lose your board if you are not wearing a leash?