2024 North Coiled Ankle Leash

The 2024 North Coiled Ankle Leash is a board leash from North Action Sports designed specifically for prone foiling and wing foiling. It pairs a coiled polyurethane cord with a neoprene ankle cuff to keep riders connected to their board while minimizing drag and cord entanglement with the foil assembly. The coiled design pulls slack out of the water when a rider is up on foil, reducing the chance of the leash wrapping around the mast or fuselage.

Construction centers on a 6-foot (180 cm) coiled PU cord with a 5.5 mm diameter — thinner than a standard surf leash — paired with dual SS316 stainless-steel swivels at both ends to limit tangles. The ankle cuff uses lightweight neoprene with a stretch-resistant TPU top layer, a soft comfort lining, and an inner silicone grip strip that helps prevent the cuff from sliding during sessions. A fast-release finger tab allows quick removal in the water, and a slimline rail saver protects the board's tail edge where the leash attaches.

• Length: 6' / 180 cm (coiled)
• Cord diameter: 5.5 mm
• Cord material: Coiled PU
• Weight: 180 g
• Swivels: Dual SS316 stainless steel
• Cuff: Lightweight neoprene with TPU top layer
• Closure: Injection-moulded Velcro with fast-release finger tab
• Rail saver: Slimline
• Size: One size
• Color: Black

This leash suits intermediate to advanced prone foilers and wing foilers who want a low-profile ankle connection that stays out of the way while riding on foil. The 5.5 mm coiled cord and 180 g total weight are oriented toward riders who prioritize minimal drag over maximum heavy-water strength, making it a better fit for flatwater and moderate-chop conditions than for large surf.

Beginners still learning to waterstart on a foilboard may also find the coiled design helpful, since a straight leash is more likely to drape across the fuselage or catch on the front wing during falls. The silicone-grip cuff lining is a practical detail for any skill level — ankle leashes that slip down mid-session are a common frustration, and the grip strip addresses that directly.

North's leash collection covers multiple attachment points and use cases. The Coiled Ankle Leash sits alongside the brand's straight Ankle Leash (a thicker 7 mm surf-style option), the Calf Leash (coiled, with a higher attachment point to keep even more cord above the waterline), and the Waist Wing Leash (designed to tether the wing itself, not the board). Riders who foil in deeper water or prefer extra clearance from the foil often gravitate toward the Calf Leash, while the Coiled Ankle Leash appeals to those who find a calf cuff less comfortable or who switch between prone surfing and foiling.

Among competing brands, the Duotone Coiled Leash and the F-One Safety Leash occupy a similar price bracket and serve the same purpose. The North version's distinguishing details are its dual stainless-steel swivels and the silicone-lined cuff — features worth comparing side by side when choosing a foil board leash.