Surfing School - Equipment - SurfBoard Leashes

The leash is a cord of polyurethane that straps around the ankle of a surfer and is attached to the surfboard. They come in varying lengths depending on the size board you have and personal tastes.

Attach it to your back ankle. Never tug on the leash when your board is being held under as the board can come snapping back at you. Practice removing it quickly in case it gets caught on a rock or pier piling. Treat your surfboard as if it was not attached, doing conservative exits and hanging onto it at all times. If it breaks, then get a new one by all means.