Why you should wear a Quick Release Leash Paddleboarding.

Paddleboarding has become an increasingly popular activity in recent years, and for good reason. It’s a great way to get out on the water, stay fit, and enjoy the outdoors. However, it’s essential to take safety seriously when paddleboarding. One of the best ways to do that is by using a QR (quick-release) waist leash.

Wearing a leash for paddleboarding is lifesaving and essential, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced paddleboarder. You should use a coiled leash in flat conditions and for touring, and a straight leash for surfing or SUP Foiling.

A coiled leash is perfect for everyday use, and you can get these as ankle or knee leashes. You can even get them with quick-release pins on them. However, this relies on you being able to reach down to your ankle or knee to pull the pin. In some situations, reaching down to your knee or beyond to pull a leash off is impossible. So the quick-release waist belt has been developed.

A QR waist leash is a simple but effective piece of equipment that attaches around your waist. If you fall off your board, the leash will ensure you stay connected to it, making it easier to get back on and reducing the risk of drifting away. However, if you become entangled or entrapped, you will need to get rid of your board. Pulling the quick-release buckle cord will release the belt and board from your person, allowing you to self-rescue.

If a paddleboarder’s leash becomes entangled around something in any water flow, or if the board or person becomes stuck and tension is placed on the body, then without a QR leash, the person could find it very hard to release a standard leash. However, a QR leash is very easy to find and release.

1. It can help prevent accidents: Falling off your board is common when paddleboarding and can happen for various reasons. A sudden gust of wind, an unexpected wave, or even losing your balance can all cause you to fall off your board. With a QR waist leash, you can stay connected to your board and reduce the risk of getting separated from it, which can prevent accidents and make it easier to get back on your board.
2. You can release from your board if needed in an emergency, entrapment or entanglement.
3. It’s easy to find and release.
4. A QR leash is less restrictive and avoids entanglement with your paddle.
5. Finally, a QR waist leash can give you peace of mind when on the water. Knowing that you’re connected to your board but easily released can make you feel more confident and relaxed, which can make for a more enjoyable paddleboarding experience.

Types of QR Leashes –

Palm Equipment – Quick belt – Toggle pull release belt –

Red paddle co – QR belt – Toggle pull release belt –

Bluefin Releash – Quick Release Utility Belt –

Peak PS River Guide Quick Release Waist Belt –

NRS Quick-Release SUP Leash –

Palm Quick SUP Leash – 3m –

Panda SUP co – Waist belt –

There are many different types of QR leashes, and it is up to you to decide which one will work best for you. They must be quick-release, and you can ditch your board when needed.

If you’re new to paddleboarding or just starting, join us for a paddleboarding lesson. We offer beginner lessons in small groups or 121 or 221 for personal coaching. Maybe you’re local to Newquay or the surrounding area and want to learn some local knowledge, how to be safe, paddle solo in the ocean, and cope in case of an emergency. We are here to help take your skills to the next level. If you’re more experienced, we have SUP surfing lessons, and for explorers, we have paddleboarding Adventure touring sessions in Newquay, covering a few miles in the open coastal waters.