Since there’s no apparatus that will hold the unused leash, it can be bulky, but the safety benefits make it worthwhile. Our top pick, the nylon Max and Neo Double Handle Heavy Duty Reflective ...

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6′ leashes are usually good for shortboards, a 7′ leash for mid-lengths, a heavy-duty 7′ leash to use with a 6′-7′ board for bigger waves, and a 10′ calf leash for longboards.