North Quick Release Board Leash

The North Quick Release Board Leash is a coiled safety leash designed for wing foiling, built around the quick-release mechanism found in North's Navigator Control System accessories. Produced by North (formerly North Kiteboarding), it serves as a dedicated board tether that attaches at the waist rather than the ankle, keeping the rider's feet and deck unobstructed during foiling and freestyle maneuvers. The leash is part of North's broader Sonar foil accessory lineup and uses product code 85010.210033.

The coiled design provides controlled elasticity that absorbs shock when the leash reaches full extension after a fall, while the optimized length aims to prevent the coil from tangling around the rider's legs during normal stance and riding. A single pull on the quick-release tag disconnects the rider from the board instantly, which is intended for situations like leash entanglement with foil components, tombstoning in waves, or any scenario where staying connected to the board becomes a hazard.

• Weight: 450 g (per North's product listing)
• Color: Black
• Size: One size
• Quick Release: Navigator Control System QR mechanism with optimized pin length
• Attachment: Clips onto waist belt
• Included: 1x leash
• Product Code: 85010.210033

This leash is aimed at wing foilers who want the added safety margin of a quick-release disconnection point between themselves and their board. It suits intermediate to advanced riders who are comfortable self-rescuing without a board tether in an emergency, since activating the release means the board drifts free. Riders progressing into foiling — where a submerged foil can create dangerous entanglement scenarios that traditional fixed leashes cannot address — will find the quick-release function particularly relevant.

North recommends pairing it with their Waist Belt or Waist Wing Leash belt rather than a standard ankle strap, so it fits riders already using or willing to adopt a waist-mounted leash setup. It is explicitly not intended for use as a kiteboarding flag-line leash.

Within North's accessory range, the Quick Release Board Leash sits alongside the Waist Wing Leash (a combined waist belt and wing leash) and the Standard Leash (a simpler, non-QR option). The intended workflow is to pair this board leash with the Waist Wing Leash belt, giving the rider separate quick-release connections to both wing and board from a single waist attachment point. Compared to a basic coiled calf or ankle leash, the added quick-release hardware and waist-clip design justify its higher price point.

Riders cross-shopping alternatives will find similar quick-release board leashes from brands like Duotone (with their Quick Release option) and Ocean Rodeo. North's version is tightly integrated with their own waist belt ecosystem, so it pairs most seamlessly within a full North accessory setup.