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$Seattle Sports Sportsmen\'s Paddle Leash$

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Seattle Sports Sportsmen's Paddle Leash

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This simple-to-use paddle leash prevents fishing line from getting tangled when reeling in the big one!

The use of coil-free bungee cord allows fishing line to slide freely past the leash without tangling
Attaches simply by wrapping the nylon webbing loop around paddle shaft, and then feeding bungee cord through the center of the loop
Leash swivel-hook can be attached directly to kayak deck rigging to keep paddle and kayak together
Use of leash allows kayaker to free up hands for fishing, photography or access to hatches

Imported.

Item 752707

with coupon code ANNV13
May 17-27 Details

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Seattle Sports Sportsmen's Paddle Leash Customer Reviews

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Seattle Sports Sportsmen's Paddle Leash

3.6

(based on 5 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to use (5)
Reliable (3)

Cons

Best Uses

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- Recreational (3)

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Dec

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Works with modification

By Westernflyer

from Near the water

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Use
Reliable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Seattle Sports Sportsmen's Paddle Leash:

For [$] bucks and a little dividend at the end of the year, it's a good deal. The cord constantly slides up and down my kayak paddle shaft, which was a real bother. I zip-tied it to the shaft just where it was most comfortable for me with two short ties in an X pattern. It's tight enough that the cord stays where I want it but the plastic ties can be slid along the 'glass shaft so I can slide it around if I want. So, problem solved. Best for flat water.

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Sep

2009

4.0

Small and Simple

By Just my opinion

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Compact Design
Easy To Use
Reliable
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Kayaking

Comments about Seattle Sports Sportsmen's Paddle Leash:

Its the simple things that work the best. Easy to use design makes for great use on the water. The only problem, more like an annoyance, one might have, is with the sling not staying in the middle of the shaft when paddling.

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Jul

2009

5.0

Great for sit on top kayaks

By Pilot

from Lecanto, FL

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Use
Reliable

Cons

None

Best Uses

Kayaking

Comments about Seattle Sports Sportsmen's Paddle Leash:

I have tried others but this one works fine and length is not an issue and actually stays out of the way from my experience with it over the past few years. Price makes it a good value. If you purchase it knowing what you want and need then it's perfect. It may not be the first choice for competitive kayakers but then they should know what they need and buy accordingly.

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Jul

2009

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

The leash

By Gizmo

from Cornelius, Oregon

About Me Competitive

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Pros

Easy To Use

Cons

Cheaply made
Moves along paddle

Best Uses

Rec Kayaking
Youth

Comments about Seattle Sports Sportsmen's Paddle Leash:

Well when I purchased this leash I was buying a new kayak and did not have a lot of extra money. When I first used this leash it did not really bother me. As I started to kayak more this thing became very annoying. The strap that connects to the paddle slides everywhere I am constantly moving it back and forth out of my way. The leash is very springy and way too long. I am constantly trying to find a place to put it. The hook is the best thing on this leash. If you have the extra money buy the coiled type with a Velcro paddle strap it's worth it.

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Apr

2008

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Lightweight and unobtrusive

By Randy Spong

from San Diego, CA

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Compact Design
Easy To Use

Cons

Easy to break
Slides around on shaft

Best Uses

Fishing
Recreational kayaking

Comments about Seattle Sports Sportsmen's Paddle Leash:

This is a low-cost, lightweight paddle leash for fishermen and recreational paddlers. It's very compact, and is easy to attach to and remove from the kayak and paddle. The generously sized kayak clip leaves plenty of room to attach carabiners or various necessities that you need easy access to such as water bottles and electronics bags.

This lightweight leash has several downsides, though:

* The loop-through strap slides along the paddle shaft rather easily, and can get moderately annoying during aggressive paddling and tacking when you need to move your hands to different positions on the paddle.

* The bungee material is not very strong, and can break during hard wipeouts or while pulling too vigorously on the leash to retrieve your kayak.

While not a good choice for wave riders, this leash is a great low-price option for more recreationally-oriented kayaking.