Surfboard Leashes & Leg Ropes
A surfboard leash is one of those bits of gear you do not think much about until it snaps, tangles, or lets your board head off without you. These surf leashes and leg ropes cover shortboards, longboards, softboards, SUPs and a few bodyboard options too.
Surf Leashes for Shortboards, Longboards, Softboards & SUPs
The basic idea is simple: match the leash length to your board, choose the right thickness for the waves, and do not use some ancient sun-cracked thing from the bottom of the car. A decent leash is cheaper than a ding repair, and usually less embarrassing.
Need help choosing one? Read our guide to attaching and choosing a surfboard leash.
FCS 6' All Round Essential Surfboard Leash
A good all-round 6 foot leash for everyday shortboard surfing. Simple, reliable and from a proper surf brand.
FCS 6' Classic Regular Surfboard Leash
A classic FCS regular leash for standard shortboards and everyday surf. Good when you want no fuss.
FCS 6' Competition Classic Surfboard Leash
A lighter competition-style leash for smaller waves and performance boards. Less drag, but not the one for heavy surf.
FCS 7' Performance All Round Leash
A 7 foot leash for bigger shortboards, funboards or slightly more solid surf. A bit more length when you need it.
FCS 5' All Round Lite Leash
A shorter, lighter leash for small boards and smaller waves. Handy when you want less drag on tiny surf days.
FCS 6' All Round Essential Lite Leash
A lighter 6 foot FCS leash for smaller waves and everyday shortboard sessions.
Ocean & Earth One XT Allround Comp Leash - 6'
A competition-style Ocean & Earth leash for shortboards and smaller to medium surf. Proper surf brand, clean design.
XM SURF MORE COMP Premium Surf Leash - 6'
A 6 foot comp-style leash from XM Surf More. Good for shortboards and smaller everyday waves.
Ho Stevie! Premium Surf Leash - 6'
A popular 6 foot surf leash with a simple setup for shortboards and general beach-break surfing.
Santa Barbara SBS 9' Surfboard Leash
A 9 foot leash for longer boards, bigger boards or softer learner-style setups. More length than a standard shortboard leash.
SBS Soft Top Leash - 8' Regular
An 8 foot leash aimed at soft tops and learner boards. Good for foam boards where a little extra length makes sense.
Rock It Surf Premium Surfboard Leash
A surfboard leash option available in useful shortboard and funboard lengths. Good for general surf use.
KOETSU Surf Leash
A multi-length surf leash option for shortboards, longboards and SUPs. Useful if you need to choose by board size.
Culture Supply Surfboard Surf Leash
A surf leash available in several sizes and colours. Handy if you need to match the leash length to different boards.
SIXPACK ACTION Classic Pro Surfboard Leash
A classic surfboard leash available in several common lengths. A basic option for everyday boards.
XM SURF MORE Knee/Calf Surfboard Leash
A longer knee or calf leash option for bigger boards and longboards. Good when you do not want the cuff around your ankle.
Abahub Premium Surfboard Leash - 6'
A 6 foot surfboard leash for shortboards and smaller surf. A budget-friendly everyday option.
WOOWAVE Premium Surfboard Leash - 6'
A basic 6 foot surf leash for everyday shortboard surfing and smaller waves.
LINGVUM Premium Surfboard Leash - 6'
A 6 foot surfboard leash with a simple ankle cuff and swivel setup. Good as a spare or everyday leash.
BPS New Zealand Storm Premium Leash - 7'
A 7 foot leash option from BPS. Better for slightly bigger boards or when you want more length than a 6 footer.
BPS New Zealand Ultralite Coiled SUP Leash - 10'
A coiled SUP leash for paddleboards. Coiled leashes are useful on flat water, but choose carefully for surf conditions.
BPS New Zealand Ultralite Coiled SUP Leash - 8'
An 8 foot coiled SUP leash for paddleboards. Best suited to SUP use rather than normal shortboard surfing.
BPS Storm Premium Coiled SUP Leash - 9'
A coiled SUP leash with a longer 9 foot length. A paddleboard option, not the usual shortboard leg rope.
LINGVUM Coiled SUP Leash Premium - 10'
A 10 foot coiled SUP leash for paddleboarding. Good for SUP use where keeping the leash off the deck matters.
BPS New Zealand Storm PRO Bodyboard Leash
A bodyboard leash option with a wrist-style setup. Not for surfboards, but useful if you bodyboard as well.
BPS New Zealand Storm PRO Bodyboard Leash
Another BPS bodyboard leash option. Good for bodyboards, but keep it separate from your surfboard leash choices.
WOOWAVE Bodyboard Leash Wrist Strap - 6'
A wrist-style bodyboard leash. Useful for bodyboarding, but not something I’d mix up with normal surfboard leashes.
BPS New Zealand Storm Bodyboard Leash - 4'
A shorter bodyboard leash with a wrist cuff. Good for boogie boards and bodyboards, not surfboards.
Need help choosing one? Read our guide to attaching and choosing a surfboard leash.
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