Again, I was only really willing to consider an FCS product. This predisposition was founded on the belief that FCS' quality was second-to-none in the surf industry, and that they were the only business to come close to mirroring the snowboard brand Burton for attention to detail.
FCS
Burton
For the second time in a row, Ocean & Earth impressed me with the progressiveness, quality and innovation of one of their products. This time it was their leash that impressed me...
Ocean & Earth: leashes
Ocean & Earth now offer moulded leashes where the cord is one single piece from swivel to swivel. Not only is this more aesthetically pleasing, but, most importantly, it is said to contribute to making the leash even stronger.
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| Light weight means a super thin strap for your ankle. |
You can see how the moulded leash allows the chord to 'swallow' the swivel . In the preceding photo you can also see this model's very thin ankle strap. Ocean & Earth's ankle straps are not normally this thin - it's just that I purchased the 'Comp' version which is meant to be ultra light weight. Since I only intend to use my new board in small waves, I thought an ultra light weight leash would be the best way to go.
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| The moulded connection between the cord and the swivel is meant to increase strength. |
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| Behind this neat finish lie a number of features - including a 'locating' extension to help you guide the rope through your plug. |
Ocean & Earth have developed the rail saver part of the leggy even further. The fixed/attached string, something I believe they have a patent for, has been around for some time now. What Ocean & Earth have added now, is a little thin and flexible kind of plastic probe that allows you to thread the string through your board's plug much easier. It's a small feature that you will probably use only once or twice, but it's nifty none-the-less.
Regardless of how much I love this product, I must say that I don't like the thin ankle strap on the 'Comp' model. Maybe I'm not being 'compy' enough by saying this. I don't like the strap because even on a one to two foot wave wipe out, when the board's pulling on your leg, it can often be uncomfortable. If the leash is pulling on even a slight angle, the mounting tends to press uncomfortably into your ankle.
Despite this, this leggy is definitely a product I'd recommend!
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