Spreader bars, rope sliders and fixed hooks, rated on comfort and wear. Comfort and wear told different stories. The most comfortable option was also the first to show damage.
How it held up
Most failures started small: a frayed stitch, a sticky valve, a knot that crept. Ten minutes of maintenance would have caught them.
- Rinse with fresh water after every session
- Store out of direct sun
- Replace worn parts before they fail
- Keep a small repair kit in the car
The best piece of kit is the one you forget you are wearing.
Ines Holt, Gustline crew
We paid for everything in this article ourselves, and nobody sent us anything to review.
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That last shot is going on my desktop background.
Clear and practical, thanks. Bookmarking for the winter.
Thanks! We used a pretty old action camera, nothing fancy.
Thanks! We used a pretty old action camera, nothing fancy.
On a smaller board it is the same idea, just be patient on the lulls.
Clear and practical, thanks. Bookmarking for the winter.
Solid advice on the safety side. More people need to read this.
Watching this made me want to go out right now, even though it is raining.
I would add one thing: always check the forecast twice on the day.
Great write-up. Would love a follow-up on how it changes in lighter wind.