{"product_id":"pod-5ft-surfboard-leashes-high-performance-leg-ropes","title":"POD 5ft Surfboard Leashes | High-Performance Leg Ropes","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePOD 5ft Surfboard Leash - Shortboard and Fast Hollow Waves\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe POD 5ft Surfboard Leash is the shortest leash in the POD Connection range. Shortboard surfers choose 5ft deliberately to keep drag low, recovery fast, and the cord out of the way through tight sections and hollow waves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTotal length is 5ft 9\" including hardware. At PODWARE, the stated length is cord length alone, not cord plus cuff and swivel. That distinction matters when the leash is under load.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePOD Connection - Organic Fusion, No Twist\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost leashes fail at the connector. Standard designs use perpendicular slots or angled grooves that force the urethane into a rotational twist under load, causing tangles and premature failure at the join point.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe POD Connection uses an organic over-moulded design. The connector is fused directly onto the 7mm extruded urethane cord, allowing both to stretch together on a straight line. No angled slots, no rotational force, no twist. The assembly stretches up to six times its original length and returns to form without kinking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e105kg tensile strength\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tested in real-world trials. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/29588767\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the tensile test here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6x stretch capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Connector and cord extend together, absorbing wipeout force progressively and reducing recoil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight-line stretch\u003c\/strong\u003e: Organic Fusion geometry keeps the cord on a true linear path under load, preventing the spiral motion that causes tangles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5ft cord length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5ft 9\" total including hardware - minimises drag for shortboards, quick redirects, and tight pocket surfing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7mm urethane cord\u003c\/strong\u003e: The 7mm diameter balances strength and drag - enough structural integrity for powerful surf without the bulk of a big wave leash\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine-grade swivels\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stainless steel swivels in self-lubricating casings rotate freely and resist salt corrosion over time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in Black and Blue\/White Core\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePOD Surfboard Leash Range\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose your length based on board size and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pod-5ft-surfboard-leashes-high-performance-leg-ropes\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5ft Leash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - shortboards and fast hollow waves\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pod-6ft-surfboard-leashes-the-all-rounder-6ft-leg-ropes\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6ft Leash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - everyday all-rounder for shortboards in varied conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pod-7ft-surfboard-leash-mid-length-power-surf-7ft-leg-rope\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7ft Leash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - mid-length boards and funboards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pod-8ft-surfboard-leash-longboard-big-wave-8ft-leg-rope\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8ft Leash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - longboards and big wave\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/understand-the-water\/pod-connection-why-organic-fusion-stops-leashtwist-tangle\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Organic Fusion Stops Leash-Twist Tangle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - the full technical breakdown of the POD Connection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChase It®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"POD®","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":44450752692275,"sku":"PCLR001-96D898F9","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5826\/3091\/files\/5ft_Leg_Ropes_Medium_Wave_POD_Connection_Superior_Leg_Ropes_surfboard_Leash__94181.1753929454.1280.1280.jpg?v=1782965443","url":"https:\/\/www.podware.com.au\/products\/pod-5ft-surfboard-leashes-high-performance-leg-ropes","provider":"PODWARE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}