Quick release device for surfboard safety leashes

Abstract

A quick release device for a surfboard safety leash, for facilitating the rapid release of an ankle strap of the surfboard safety leash from the user's leg or ankle. The device comprises an indicator mass for determining the position and location of the fastening end of the ankle strap of the surfboard safety leash. The indicator mass is secured to the ankle strap of the surfboard safety leash allowing for quick and positive determination of the position and location of the end of the ankle strap of the surfboard safety leash. The indicator mass may be configured in any geometric configurations such as spherical, square, rectangular, triangular, or other shapes as desired. An attachment cord for attaching and positioning the indicator mass onto the surfboard safety leash is secured to the ankle strap or ankle cuff of the surfboard safety leash so that when a pulling force is applied to the indicator mass or attachment cord, the ankle strap of the surfboard safety leash releases from the user's ankle or leg. The attachment cord being removably secured to the surfboard safety leash which allows for attachment or removal of the indicator mass from the surfboard safety leash.

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