Bungee Paddle Leash/Accessory Leash. Made in USA.

I purchased three of these for mine and my son's kayaks. It works great at a great price. Since I do a lot of fishing from my kayak I also use one of these to secure my extra rod. I normally carry two rods. I don't bother securing the rod that I'm using because the leash get's in my way. But I do use it to secure the second rod which is sticking up in the rod holder behind me. I normally fish in cypress covered bayous and lakes so I'm often paddling under around tree branches. The branches sometimes drag the rod out of the holder send me scrambling to grab it before it sinks. Now I don't have to worry about it. I just slip the leash over the grip, snug it up and drop in the holder behind me. It's a good leash. Go for it!

These little leashes do exactly what they are meant to do. As new kayakers, we were concerned about the possibility of dropping a paddle. The do not get in the way at all when attached to the stow compartment behind the seat, and provide assurance that we will not be left bobbing around if we drop our paddles.

Works perfectly ... attached securely to paddles and clips easily to kayak or paddler for safe recovery should paddle fall into the water. I'd definitely recommend this for that reason - it's a safety precaution and makes for a responsible paddler.

Probably overkill since my paddles float, but after losing my fishing rod in the river I purchased a bunch of these for all of our kayaks. Feels very sturdy and they have worked great so far.

terrific as I did 1275 miles down the Mississippi River so far. I have dragged the boat along the shoreline with kayak weighing 65 pounds plus my gear of 75 pounds,I. used the leash to tie to docks in fast moving water, etc. this is a wonderful leash. I now use it on my surfski in the Pacific ocean and no the salt water doesn't bother it any more than the muddy water. It still looks new. One complaint its too thick must have been a different leash. One complaint too long, well yes it may be, So wrap the clip end around something to shorten it. Might I caution you if you fall out in the ocean that extra length can allow the paddle to float out of your way when you reenter the boat, and if you are dragging your kayak along the shore or the boat dock that length is beneficial. A re-coi l device would be nice but they always get stuck. I think this is the best.

I purchased these AFTER my kayak capsized against a big tree that was laying across the river, I was side ways alongside the tree trunk and with the water rushing against me, could not move. In getting out, the kayak filled with water and everything I had with me that wasn't in the enclosed part floated down the river. I was able to retrieve all but one shoe, and realized how lucky I was that I kept a grip on my paddle. I had a couple others that came back to help me get the kayak emptied out, which was nearly impossible with all the water rushing in. All turned out well, but I knew then that I definitely wanted something to hold my paddle in case this ever happened again and I wasn't quite as lucky. This bungee leash is a very nice quality and easily connects to the paddle and the kayak. Don't be without one if you're paddling down rivers!

It works fine for keeping track of dropped paddles, but I'm concerned that if I were to become tangled after capsizing it would not break away like one with a velcro attachment and could pose a safety risk.

Saved my paddle from loss. Reluctant at first, I found this leash essential in those moments landing and launching when this can get hectic and paddles can slide off into the water. Exactly this happened to me during several landings on a muddy shore in the Green River of Utah....trying to keep my balance I lost track of my paddle which had slipped off the kayak and into the water. I easily pulled on the leash to get my paddle back. One down side, it adds to the possibility of feet catching on the cord during landing, so I had to remember to position the cord out of the way of a possible entanglement with my feet.... small negative compared to losing a paddle.