Description
When paddling in open water there are moments when holding onto your paddle is cumbersome, difficult or impossible. With the Mocke Wrist Paddle Leash you can simply let go, free up both hands, and then grab the paddle as soon as you are ready to paddle again.
For example, in the event of a capsize, when one needs to remount in deep water, it helps not having to worry about losing your paddle should you let go while climbing back into the seat. Or, should you need both your hands to retrieve something from your lifejacket, make adjustments in and around the cockpit or work on a fellow paddlers’ boat rafted next to you, you can briefly let go and focus on the task at hand. Finally, you can rest secure that your paddle stays in your hands during moments when the wind and sea be become so violent that you fear your paddle will be ripped from them.
Features:
- Easy slip on wrist attachment
- Velcro adjustment for a secure fit
- Neoprene padded surface for comfort
- Lightweight & short paddle shaft coil
Instructions for use:
- Attach the leash to the shaft using the smaller velcro fold-over loop.
- The fold-over loop can be inside or outside of your hand grip. Most paddlers prefer it attaching to the outside.
- For right-hand feathered paddles attach the wrist paddle leash to the left hand side.
- For left-hand feathered paddles attach the wrist paddle leash to the right hand side.
- Slip your hand through the padded wrist strap, grab the shaft and use the other hand to tighten and fit. Not too tight, not too loose; just right.
- Practice carrying and maneuvering your ski on land while leashed to your paddle.
Thorsten (verified owner) –
I’m not a fan of paddle leashes but wanted to have something for longer outings so I could stop and adjust something or take some photos without the paddle floating away and also for solo outings in rough conditions just as extra safety measure. I figured that a paddle leash designed by the Mocke brothers should be usable so I ordered one.
I have to say that I like it a lot. It’s almost completely unobtrusive while paddling, the only thing is that the coil can slap against the side of the boat or into the water if it hangs down too much, which can be fixed by pushing the cuff on the paddle further away. And it works great when stopping to keep the paddle around.
Something to consider is that you have to do a couple of practice remounts with the leash. On the side of the boat where the cuffed hand is in front you will want to lay the paddle across the boat and on the other side of the boat you will want to lay it length-wise to the boat.
I’m finding that I use the wrist leash more often than I expected because it’s easy and comfortable, so why not…