I used to drive myself crazy chasing after my handboard every time it slipped off my hand. I’d sadly watch the waves carry it to shore and then begin my journey to chase it down. This prompted me to research if there was a leash for a handboard.
What is the best bodysurfing handboard leash? The Slyde bicep pro coil leash is the best to use for bodysurfing handboards.
Bicep Coil Leash Dimensions
How long is the Slyde
What is the size of the leash cuff. At its smallest point, the leash cuff has a circumference of 10 inches and a diameter of 3 inches. This cuff should be able to fit all adults and children.
*Make sure to view the bicep coil leash measurements and specs table for complete detail.
What Is It Made of?
The Slyde handboard leash is a made from a few different materials. The cuff is made of nylon and velcro. The swivel is made of stainless steel. The actual cord is made of urethane. There is also reinforced molding to make sure everything remains firmly attached.
Benefits of a handboard leash
There is a multitude of benefits to wearing the bicep coil handboard leash by Slyde. You can check out my post that goes into more detail regarding the advantages of this attachment. I have also listed a few key takeaways below:
- Keeps your board close so you never lose it
- Prevents your board from getting damaged (i.e. smashing into rocks)
- Reduces the chance of injuring fellow bodysurfers and surfer
- Saves time and energy
- Increases the number of waves you can catch
As a beginner bodysurfer chasing after my handboard became annoying and would actually discourage me from swimming back out to the surf. The bicep coil handboard leash was the solution I was looking for.
This bodysurfing handboard tether has seriously saved me a ton of time and energy. I no longer have to worry about losing my board if my hand happens to slip from the strap during a gnarly wipeout.
Safety is another benefit of wearing a
What size handboard leash to get?
This bodysurfing handboard leash is designed to fit all sizes. This saves you the headache of trying to determine which length to buy.
Will a handboard leash create drag?
It may create minor drag but it is hardly noticeable. I do not feel much drag when I wear mine. You do not have to worry about this small leash slowing you down.
Will a bicep leash get in the way while surfing?
No. This leash will not get in your way. Before I got this leash, I thought it would constantly be hitting my face and tie up my board. The minimalist leash design makes it very hard to notice when you are out in the water.
Will this bicep leash ever get tangled?
The leash is designed with a coiled cord to prevent any possibility of entanglement.
How do you tie the Slyde bicep leash to your handboard?
You may be wondering how the leash actually attaches to a handboard. It can be connected to your handboard one of two ways:
- Tie it to the leash plug. You can easily follow my step-by-step tutorial on how to attach a bicep leash to your handboard leash plug.
- Tie it to the handstrap. Check out my simple tutorial on how to attach a bicep leash to your board handstrap. If there is no leash plug on the deck of your board, you will have to attach the leash this way.
How to wear a handboard leash
There are 2 key places on your arm that you can wear a bicep coil
- elbow
- bicep
Even though it is called a “bicep” leash, you can actually successfully wear it at your elbow or even your wrist. I have experimented with both positions and they work very well to keep the cuff anchored to
If your biceps are not big, the cuff may slide down to your elbow anyways. All arm placements for the bicep leash coil are comfortable and safe.