Does anyone actually use them anymore...? - Snowboarding Forum

11-09-2007, 04:04 PM

So besides rental equipment where you HAVE to, does anyone actually use a leash anymore? Because I know since I stopped renting I certainly stopped using a leash cause it just seems unnecessary to the point of being silly. Am I right here? Because my friend Greg is trying to tell me that it is "an important thing to have to keep you safe." What do you guys think about this. Thanks for your opinions in advance.

Snowjoe · 11-09-2007, 04:11 PM

No I never use one. In fact I've never even had one on a rental board.

11-09-2007, 04:12 PM

my tiny little hill in the canadian prairies requires you to have a leash. they won't let you on the lift if they notice you don't have one. they aren't really that much of an inconvenience for me so i don't mind.

**boarderaholic** · 11-09-2007, 04:21 PM

It's part of the alpine responsibility code to use a leash.

11-09-2007, 04:30 PM

They save lives.

**killclimbz** · 11-09-2007, 04:35 PM

It's been at least 4 years since I've been called out for not riding with a leash. I think it's still on the books in Colorado, but not realy enforced. I suppose it could happen. I used to carry one just in case, not sure if that's the case anymore.
Leashes are superghey imo. One of the most worthless things for snowboarding out there. I've heard the stories of "well the leash stopped this from happening", and I've also seen them stop nothing. In the backcountry they are dangerous (ok maybe a little bit of a stretch) and I do a lot of resort accessed bc...

alaric · 11-09-2007, 04:47 PM

I used to wear a leash, but stopping wearing them when I started jibbing outside of the resort. It can be a bitch when you're hiking a rail at the college, or in your backyard.

11-10-2007, 09:16 AM

I use one, cant get on lift without it

pawel · 11-10-2007, 12:52 PM

nope never used one but i bring it with just in case the place tells me i need it.

11-10-2007, 02:46 PM

i do use one, because resorts when i usually snowboard dont let you on the lift unless you have a leash. Otherwise i think i wouldnt use it.

11-09-2007, 04:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
st.stark Guest Posts: n/a	Does anyone actually use them anymore...? So besides rental equipment where you HAVE to, does anyone actually use a leash anymore? Because I know since I stopped renting I certainly stopped using a leash cause it just seems unnecessary to the point of being silly. Am I right here? Because my friend Greg is trying to tell me that it is "an important thing to have to keep you safe." What do you guys think about this. Thanks for your opinions in advance.

11-09-2007, 04:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
alaric Banned Bananas [national phenomenon] Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CNY Posts: 1,783	I used to wear a leash, but stopping wearing them when I started jibbing outside of the resort. It can be a bitch when you're hiking a rail at the college, or in your backyard. __________________ life IS good.

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11-09-2007, 04:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Snowjoe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 585	No I never use one. In fact I've never even had one on a rental board.

11-09-2007, 04:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
yso Guest Posts: n/a	my tiny little hill in the canadian prairies requires you to have a leash. they won't let you on the lift if they notice you don't have one. they aren't really that much of an inconvenience for me so i don't mind.

11-09-2007, 04:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
boarderaholic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 2,066	It's part of the alpine responsibility code to use a leash.

11-09-2007, 04:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
xenster Guest Posts: n/a	They save lives.

11-09-2007, 04:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
killclimbz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Front Range Posts: 9,176	It's been at least 4 years since I've been called out for not riding with a leash. I think it's still on the books in Colorado, but not realy enforced. I suppose it could happen. I used to carry one just in case, not sure if that's the case anymore. Leashes are superghey imo. One of the most worthless things for snowboarding out there. I've heard the stories of "well the leash stopped this from happening", and I've also seen them stop nothing. In the backcountry they are dangerous (ok maybe a little bit of a stretch) and I do a lot of resort accessed bc...

11-10-2007, 09:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
steve r Guest Posts: n/a	I use one, cant get on lift without it

11-10-2007, 12:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
pawel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 160	nope never used one but i bring it with just in case the place tells me i need it.

11-10-2007, 02:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
trackit Guest Posts: n/a	i do use one, because resorts when i usually snowboard dont let you on the lift unless you have a leash. Otherwise i think i wouldnt use it.