They're a good idea and often used by big wave surfers and white water paddlers.. (and the odd DWer)

Pretty sure you can't buy them and you need to make something yourself..

hey I read a few posts on standupzone.com and with a similar situation - right hip operation meant I was using a leggie on my left (front) foot, so I purchased a waist belt from supposition, cost USD $40 to get it here ($20 to buy, $20 post). does help the leg pull issue (and avoid leggie on front leg which can get in the way) but you look like a complete dick! just something else for the prones to bag me about I guess. i wear it some times and not others... lots of talk about how they are better in very big waves for large craft like sups... you can email Ralph from supposition here if you are interested (or make one up yourself, there is no magic involved...). Ralph Bill <sup.position.com@gmail.com>

Leashlok waist attachment on Trademe www.trademe.co.nz/sports/surfing/stand-up-paddle-boards/auction-882490726.htm

Thanks t457118, where did you get a handle like that?, I'll give one of those a try. I was going to try using the wading belt from my trout waders. Hey Dools having had teenage daughters I am immune from being told I look like, act like, are a complete dick Anyway if those proners get too smart I can always dong them my paddle. Thanks guys.

Ignoring the previous constructive comments, I have just ordered direct from Leashlock via leashlok @ gmail.com. I decided to get their belt and matching leash (with their key) so it would all work together for USD$53.16 plus tracked shipping costs of $35.

My theory is that if I am in bigger waves it may be safer for all concerned if my legrope/leash is attached to a waist belt instead of my ankle (or just below my knee where I normally attach it).

There was a great discussion on standupzone.com but I can't find it - people said they had shorter hold-downs, less drag, less injury to legs and hands, and other benefits.

I am going to give it ago and I will write a review after I have tried it in bigger surf.

Surfaids byron bay will make a Velcro waist band and coil leash custom all up for about $60 if I remember correctly

CharlieF said..
Hi cantSUPenough I ordered the same system off Trademe last night, belt and leash for NZ$130, will try it this weekend. Yes it appears metaphor is lost on some people, I have no intention of donging anyone with my paddle, in fact what I love about SUPs is that I can paddle away from the crowd and find my own little peak.

Agreed. And the idea is not to have an easier way to release the board irresponsibly, but to be able to survive the close-out with knees, ankles, and fingers intact - and lungs filled with air and not water - while still attached to the board. Although not common, I had a trip to Sumatra a few years ago (on a mal), and in addition to some heavy hold-downs, three times I had the leash caught on the reef and I was pretty desperate to release the board because I struggled against the surge to reach the ankle release.

Hawaiiheke said..
Thread one of these through your ankle attachment on a leg rope and you'll achieve the same for a lot cheaper I reckon:

www.hartsport.co.nz/page-not-found?r=%2fsport%2frugby-league-union-equipment%2frippa-rugby%2fhart-rippa-tag-belt

You are probably right, but the standupzone thread pointed out that having a secure system, with a bit of padding, and a better release, and a better attachment to the leash had its advantages. Some guys had tried the simpler/less expensive approach. Hopefully the Leashlok product will do the trick.

Are You guys taking the piss

at anytime in this brainwave idea , did you think about looking like a dick.

Cobra said..
Are You guys taking the piss

at anytime in this brainwave idea , did you think about looking like a dick.

Nope... and Nope! Nor other issues!

Just taking the piss boys...I look forward to seeing you in the water with your waist leggie on,,or on the beach in your sandals and socks

Here is the thread - I think there is another one that discussed it in more detail.

www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php/topic,17298.0.html

A few guys have tried them and there is a photo of three big wave surfers wearing them. At least one person on the thread was not happy with them - concerned about getting the leash wrapped around his neck. Does sound nasty...

Read the thread. From the link:

Nah still not convinced rather have an busted knee than a broken back or internal injuries...ever seen what happens when someones wearing a lap belt in even a minor car crash?

Here is the other thread.

www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php/topic,26735.0.html