Boards & equipment
How to read a surfboard dimensions label
Read the units and keep the entire dimensions line together when identifying a board or comparing a proposed replacement.
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Boards & equipment
Board shapes, compatible parts, transport bags and the small details of surf equipment.
Boards & equipment
Choose a leash length using the board maker guidance
Use the board and leash makers' guidance to choose a suitable length, then check the rest of the specification rather than buying by colour or price alone.
Boards & equipment
Straight and coiled leashes: check the intended sport
Straight and coiled cords appear across different board sports. Match the leash to its stated activity instead of assuming the shapes are interchangeable.
Boards & equipment
Inspect a surf leash before a session
Make the leash a separate part of your equipment check, with enough time to replace a suspect component before the session.
Boards & equipment
Check a leash cuff for fit and wear
A cuff needs the correct position, a sound closure and a fit that follows its maker's instructions. Tightness alone is not a useful test.
Boards & equipment
Replace a worn leash string with the correct specification
The small connection at the board deserves the correct replacement part and installation instructions, rather than a piece of cord chosen by eye.
Boards & equipment
What a rail saver is designed to do
The broad fabric section near the tail has a different purpose from the thin attachment string. Identify both before checking the connection.
Boards & equipment
Compare a board sock and a padded day bag
A knitted cover and a padded day bag solve different carrying problems. Compare the journey, the board shape and where the cover will be stored.