Paddleboarding

Flatwater Paddling - Beyond Swimming Limits and Offshore

1. Personal Flotation Device - Required by USCG. Vest Type or Belt Pack Type options 

2. Leash - Coiled Leashes prevent drag and stay on top of the board for less resistance. 

Paddle Surfing - Waves 

1. Leash - Straight Leash approximately the length of the board. Do not use a coiled leash or a bungee cord, it will increase the chances of the board rebounding into your body. 

Whitewater Paddling - Fast moving rivers 

1. Personal Flotation Device - Inherently buoyant with the most buoyancy possible. DO NOT wear a manual inflation belt pack.

2. Quick-release waist belt. DO NOT wear an ankle/knee leash on whitewater, it can cause your leg to get trapped in deadly river features.  

3. Helmet - Protect your head from rocks and submerged objects

Wingboarding

1. Wing Leash - Most wings come with a leash, but not all so make sure you ask when buying a wing. Wing leashes are coiled or straight. Attachment points can be with a waist harness or at the ankle/knee. Use a longer leash for a larger wing. 

2. Board Leash - You can use a coiled leash or a small, lightweight straight leash.

3. Personal Flotation Device - Suggested. Not required by USCG at this time. Vest type or belt pack options. 

Wing Foiling

1. Wing Leash - Most wings come with a leash, but not all so make sure you ask if a leash is included when buying a wing. Leashes are coiled and straight and some are bungee-like. Use a longer leash for a larger wing. Attachment points can be with a waist harness or ankle/knee. 

2. Board Leash You can use a coiled leash or a small, lightweight straight leash. Attachment points can be with a waist harness or ankle/knee. 

4. Impact Vest

5. Helmet

Foiling

Wake Foiling Behind a PWC/Boat 

1. Helmet 

2. Impact Vest 

3. NO LEASH - If you fall at high speeds, you want to separate from your board and foil immediately. The PWC/Boat can easily retrieve you and your board before a problem arises.  

Pump Foiling - Self-powered 

1. Impact Vest 

2. Leash - 6’ Comp (6mm) waist or ankle/knee attachment 

Surf Foiling 

1. Leash - 6’ Comp (6mm) waist or ankle/knee attachment 

2. Impact Vest 

3. Helmet 

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