Opinion: Mandating Leashes in the Surf Won't Lead to Safer Lineups
To leash or not to leash... somehow, that's still the question. Mandating that surfers wear leashes won't guarantee safety in the lineup.
Source: theinertia.com
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Leashless Surfing In Byron Bay Is Now Punishable by Law
The Byron Shire Council has passed a motion that effectively makes leashless surfing illegal in Bryon Bay. Surfers must wear a leash or they can be fined.
Source: theinertia.com
Leg ropes compulsory for Byron Bay surfers after council decision
Byron Shire councillors have unanimously passed a motion making the safety devices compulsory after a series of injuries caused by errant surfboards.
Source: abc.net.au
Former pro surfer Matthew Cassidy who almost died on Byron Bay beach slams no leg rope surfing fad
Former pro surfer Matthew Cassidy, who almost bled out after his arm was sliced by an untethered board off Byron Bay, has called for an end to the 'hipster trend' of riding without leg ropes.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
Proposed surfboard leg rope law could see surfers fined for riding unleashed in Byron Bay
A Byron Shire councillor is hoping to introduce a regulation that will see surfers fined up to $1,100 for not wearing a leg rope, likening the practice to being as easy as "'wearing seatbelts".
Source: abc.net.au