SUP Mag UK lo-res free to readers July 2014 lo-res - free to read | Page 91
(Leash) lok’d in –
Leashlok Hawaii coiled leash
www.passenger-clothing.com
www.remix d.co.uk
We all like to look our best – whether chillaxing at the beach, lounging
about at home or heading for a session on the water. Passenger
Clothing offer some of the freshest threads around and feature a
distinct clean look with knocked back colours and graphics suggesting
a horizontal outlook and an essence of calm.
Leashlok Hawaii are endorsed by none other than SUPerstar Kody
Kerbox – which should tell you everything you need to know about
the brand. Their touring/racing coiled leashes are super strong bits
of kit that will last an age. Easy to attach to your stick with a quick
release system, should you get snagged, that comes off in one swift
movement – piece of mind as standard.
For anyone who doesn’t like big brand surf corporates then Passenger
Clothing offers something different from their range. Being based in
the UK also helps and having an owner obviously connected to the
ocean is another tick in the box.
I’ve been sporting some of Passenger’s clobber for a number of weeks
now and have to say that it’s extremely satisfying to be asked about
the t-shirt you’re wearing and where these threads can be purchased.
Talking points aside, Passenger gear is extremely comfortable, well
designed and manufactured and is one of only a handful of ‘surf’
brands that understand SUP – even rarer is that they get UK stand up.
Having attached the Leashlok Hawaii to your leg, its lightweight design
allows it to be forgotten while you focus on the job in hand – paddling!
During distance excursions it never once felt uncomfortable – even
after a dunking. Some products can be abrasive against bare flesh
when salty and wet but not so here.
Putting the leash to the test in a downwind scenario; there’s enough
stretch to not ping back after bailing and it remains in solid contact,
even while being buffeted by the wind. Some leashes can tug against
joints if not up to the job, whereas the Leashlok Hawaii leash stayed
comfy and snug fitting at all times.
It was even taken into small waves – an environment not ideally suited
to coiled leashes but one which reveals the true nature and
performance. It did its job admirably and while not something we’d
recommend, if you find yourself without your surf leash then this will
do the job and get you out there.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSION
If you’re looking for something new and slightly different this
season then check out Passenger Clothing and what they have to
offer. ‘It’s all about the journey…’
Leashlok Hawaii’s range of ‘leg ropes’ is impressive. Well
manufactured with thought out designs, their leash accessories are
a must for all paddlers