Broken surf leash?

Question

I have an FCS surf leash that recently broke, and am wondering if anyone knows how to fix it.

The leash cord, ankle strap, and tail strap are all fine... however, when I was out the other day, I felt a little pop and found that the ankle strap had popped free of the leash.

It seems that the leash is connected to the ankle strap by means of a swivel-snap, and I guess the ankle component (male part of the swivel snap) is worn out? It'll snap back into the swivel mount in the leash, but keeps popping out.

The lady at the shop told me that I'm screwed, but I really think there has to be a way to fix this. Everything is in perfect shape and the leash is maybe a year old -- it's just that the swivel won't stay snapped!

Please help...

Answer 1

you fools -... don't throw the leash away!

b*****d leash makers get very cheap S****y swivels that brake every time in less than one year! this because they are S****y metal like brass.! why not inox steel?

Once broken I always substitute them with much better ones tht I find in fishing shops... they never get rusty and last forever... just buy a big one for heavy fish!

Good luck (I have 4 leashes all fixed in one or two ends with this tecnique!)

Answer 2

exact same thing happend to my dakine leash today and im pissed. looks like im just going to unscrew the 2 things and tie it together with a shoe string haha