A rotatable leash for a surfboard, wakeboard or stand-up paddle board (SUP) comprises a cuff (2, figure 1) which may include a hook-and-loop fastener (4, figure 1) and a rail saver (8, figure 1), between which extends a cord 6, preferably of polyurethane, which connects to at least one swivel coupling assembly 10, 12, comprising an elongate rod 14, 18, formed from a first part which may be fastened to the cuff or rail saver, and a second part joined by a swivel connection, which comprises lateral projections 24, which may comprise lateral ribs. The second part is attached to the cord by means of a sheath 26, which is overmoulded over both the cord and the second part so that a heat bond is formed with the cord. Preferably the sheath comprises a plastics material with a melting point 10-15 degrees hotter than that of the cord.
Leash for a surfboard
2019-07-24
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS |
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