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River Leash Safety Tip #1: Test Your Quick Release using the Tension Test.

Don’t just wear a quick-release leash—test it. Anchor it, load it, and practice releasing it with both hands under tension. Build muscle memory before you’re in moving water. The best safety system is the one you’ve actually practiced using.

If you’re going to wear a leash on the river, it should be a quick-release system worn above the waist.

But having a quick release isn’t enough—you need to TEST IT.

We use what’s called a tension test:

• Attach your leash system to a secure anchor.
• Put it under tension.
• Practice releasing it.
• Try it with both hands.
• Identify what works—and what doesn’t.

Ask yourself:

* Can I find the release quickly?
* Can I activate it under load?
* Can I reach it with either hand?

Our testing has shown that rescue-style PFDs and belt systems with a front-mounted release (especially two-point release systems) are generally the easiest and most reliable to operate under tension.

Systems attached to side straps are often the hardest to use because the release can shift out of position and become difficult to locate when you need it most.

There are several good systems on the market, including HALA’s Convertible Leash and quick-release shackle system.

Whatever system you choose: TEST IT. Practice with it. Build muscle memory. Don’t assume it will work when it matters most—know it will.

‘SUP everyone. It’s SAFETY WEEK here at Hala. We’re going to be posting tips and tricks to help you be safer on the water.
We’re going to cover topics including testing your leash system, rigging your gear as to prevent loosing anything if it capsizes, and the equipment we recommend paddle boarding on rivers.
What else should we cover?
What’s are your golden rules for safety??

Happy Dad’s Day to all of you men who balance family with adventure, responsibility with playfulness.
Here featured include some of the dad’s on the Hala Team Cohen Atkins Chris Morgan Chad Dokken

At Hala, we believe great design doesn’t fight nature, it works with it.
Every design shape and feature is built to help paddlers move with the water, creating more confidence, connection, and fun.

Our rocker profile helps boards rise over features instead of plowing through them, while our patented StompBox retractable fin system retracts when it hits obstacles and springs right back.

Thoughtfully placed gear tie-downs help distribute weight without interfering with your paddle stroke, and our deck pads are built to perform with the footwear adventure paddlers actually wear.

Combined with stable shapes, balanced volume, and premium construction, Hala boards are built for years of adventure.

For those who like their Wednesday Wipeout Videos. Her’s making it happen.
The lesson? Get up and do it again.
Great shooting and running

Colleen has a message for you during her rollerblade self-shuttle on the Steamboat town run.

For fifteen years Hala has been reshaping what paddle boarding is and where SUP boards can go.
Unlike most brands that copy others or just sit on a design without improving it, Hala has always been innovating.
Here’s to the future of more. More progress. More connections. More fun. Hala!

The Hala Convertible Leash System is back in stock.
This is the perfect leash because it combines the security of an ankle leash when paddling on lakes. But converts to a quick release leash system to be worn above the waist while paddling on rivers.
Hala!