Demonstrating SUP Quick Release Leashes & Waist Belts | Water Skills Academy X Palm Equipment
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- With more of us paddling on inland waterways, slow moving rivers and estuaries, there's always a chance that we may become entangled. Using a SUP quick release belt allows us to get out of an entanglement situation quickly, separating ourselves from the board and allowing us to move freely away from the hazard.
All the connective systems used in SUP that have come from surfing, such as the ankle or knee leashes, have demonstrated that when the leash or the paddleboard is under pressure and pulling you in one direction, it's near impossible to reach up and release either a knee leash or an ankle leash.
Just wearing a QR belt is not enough, follow manufacture's guidance, get training and practice, practice, practice. Here's our demonstration of how to correctly fit and wear the new Palm Equipment SUP quick release leash and waist belt system, launching this summer.
A waist belt is an added risk when paddling higher water levels.
If the leash gets caught on something, the paddler is now bent over in opposite direction to the flow making it difficult to reach for the waist.
To solve this issue the belt can be attached around the chest, making it easier for both the rescuer and the possible victim.
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Anything that brings more safety into the sport / hobby is a positive thing, i dont have personal experiences with palm, but i would say most generic belts should be cut to size wearing your winter apparel so when you do have to release the belt there isnt to much excess belt which could result in you panicking and not actually releasing correctly , 99.9% of the time this probably wouldn't be an issue but cold water and being entangled sure can make the brain fog set it ,
I think whitewater have them attached to the chest i could be wrong,
I'm not against quick release belts at all, but saying that when the board is under pressure and pulling, it is "impossible" to reach up and release is inaccurate. It might be a challenge, but it is not always impossible.
Due to the current education on leashes we wanted to make the video clear and felt this was the best way to do it. Whilst we know there may be few occasions where this is possible (load etc), the majority of paddlers even experienced will find this challenging or impossible especially if the paddler is tired. As experienced practitioners and having tested this in a controlled environment we stand by our comments for education purposes.
Can't disagree with you on that, especially in relation to new and inexperienced paddlers. I suppose I was commenting to try and bring a balanced view - it certainly isn't automatic that entanglement when using an ankle leash will result in a horrible outcome - which is the impression that the video can give - but notwithstanding that, I wasn't trying to diminish the value of a quick release system.
@@skratman I’m not entirely sure what the purpose of your comment was apart from nitpicking?
Yes, in a slow or medium flow, you might be able to reach your ankle. But what about when it’s flowing fast? Or if you’re not particularly flexible?
Someone died on the Afon Conwy up here in Wales a day and a half ago by getting trapped under or around a pontoon during peak flow on a spring tide. I don’t know what sort of leash she had, but the right leash does have the potential to save lives.