Loved seeing your adventure and well done for putting that camp fire out👍 it annoys me when people just assume that It would go out on its own and don’t realise that it could start a wild fire 🔥
Hi Rupert, after falling in the river in January I did some much needed research into water safety. QR is essential on rivers and lakes due to the fact that if you fall in your leash could become wrapped around debris or trees. Having experienced this in ice cold water - the speed of the flow can make it extremely difficult to reach your ankle so a leash around the waist can save your life 👍🏻 Knowing where you’re paddling and what the best gear is for it (for example non-coiled leashes on the sea) is super important for making sure you’re confident in all situations! Thanks for the comment 👏 I may do a video explaining my kit! Ellie
Ok. Thanks for replying. I wasn’t questioning the leash as such but the waist vs ankle. Given the cost of these things alone, it’s necessary to tie them to something haha!! I guess the QR is simply easier on the waist if needed too and less chance of annoyance under-foot too… thanks for the tip.
@@rupertmarlow4668 yeah essentially the waist access and quick release element means if you’re in difficulty you can release more quickly and easily. There is equally an argument for not having a leash at all on a river because the risk of getting it caught is high. You can get some pretty cheap but effective ones just online. 👍🏻
this is so good ellie loveing it all :) best tthing i ever did was get a SUP makes me want to get my gopro out and vlog it also what garmin watch is that you have on. All the best to you
Lovely, enthusiastic and entertaining videos. I just bought the same board to replace my 2020 13"2 Voyager. I will hit the water during the weekend.
One day ima come to Europe and paddleboard!!! Love the channel!!!
Do it!! Thanks for the kind words 👏
Loved seeing your adventure and well done for putting that camp fire out👍 it annoys me when people just assume that It would go out on its own and don’t realise that it could start a wild fire 🔥
Why do you guys opt for the waist leash? QR is sensible I guess but just interested to know.
Hi Rupert, after falling in the river in January I did some much needed research into water safety. QR is essential on rivers and lakes due to the fact that if you fall in your leash could become wrapped around debris or trees. Having experienced this in ice cold water - the speed of the flow can make it extremely difficult to reach your ankle so a leash around the waist can save your life 👍🏻
Knowing where you’re paddling and what the best gear is for it (for example non-coiled leashes on the sea) is super important for making sure you’re confident in all situations! Thanks for the comment 👏 I may do a video explaining my kit! Ellie
Ok. Thanks for replying. I wasn’t questioning the leash as such but the waist vs ankle. Given the cost of these things alone, it’s necessary to tie them to something haha!! I guess the QR is simply easier on the waist if needed too and less chance of annoyance under-foot too… thanks for the tip.
@@rupertmarlow4668 yeah essentially the waist access and quick release element means if you’re in difficulty you can release more quickly and easily. There is equally an argument for not having a leash at all on a river because the risk of getting it caught is high. You can get some pretty cheap but effective ones just online. 👍🏻
Thanks. I’ll keep that in mind when kitting out! Did you get my cheeky IG message? I just thought I’d ask!
this is so good ellie loveing it all :) best tthing i ever did was get a SUP makes me want to get my gopro out and vlog it also what garmin watch is that you have on. All the best to you
Ah thanks for watching! SUP life is the best! That’s the Garmin Fenix 6s
The watch at :53 I need! ! ! ! !! !
Garmin Fenix 6S
@@Elliecartwright_filmmaker thanks so much