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