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“Leashes are for dogs.”
Aside from Aussie-isms like Legrope and Leggie, surf slang for leashes also include: Ding String, Surf Strap, Shot Cord, Kook Connector, Kook Cord, Sissy String, Dope Rope, Goon Strap.
That’s what anti-leashers said when the surf leash first appeared in line-ups back in the early ‘70s. Then Bob Nealy at XM | SURF MORE started innovating on that front around 1973 when he founded the company. XM introduced the first velcro strap (among other innovations) and more and more people joined the movement. Leashes made sense. By the mid-70s, most surfers were on-board. And not too long ago a Surfer Magazine poll found that 99% of surfers now wear leashes most of the time.
Comp is short for competition. The XM Comp premium leash is the all-around favorite leash cord strength/thickness for small to medium waves and competitive surfers. It’s on the thinner and lighter side and keeps your short board tethered while still feeling pretty free in the water.
All XM Premium Straps are made by our highly trained XM artisans in our San Clemente, California, USA facilities. Some of our XM artisans have been with the brand over 30 plus years - now that's a whole bunch of experience, knowhow and wisdom that goes into your premium surf straps.
This 1.5 inch premium hook and loop single-wrap strap is specially designed for XM | SURF MORE leashes with Comp strength/thickness (.220in) cord. Using premium neoprene, webbing and velcro to meet our high quality standards.
Did we mention that XM leashes are all made by hand. By real people. Here in America? Hopefully that should even put a little more pep in your cutback. Some of our artisans have been part of the XM | SURF MORE family over 35 years. All this experience, dedication, and love goes into every leash made here in San Clemente, California since 1973. Yep that's almost 50 years of premium high quality dedication and heritage. A legacy of quality and craftsmanship unmatched by anyone in the industry.
All XM premium and ultra-premium leashes now come with XM's latest in cord technology. XM POWER CORD is manufactured by XM in its USA, California facilities and benefits from over 30 years of XM urethane cord extrusion research and development using XM's proprietary formula, process and equipment. No other major leash brand comes close to XM's cord production mastery as they all outsource their leash production overseas. XM has achieved the perfect balance between strength and flexibility delivering the ultimate performance and safety for XM athletes all over the world. XM is the best choice for power athletes.
Of course, all our premium and ultra-premium leashes have XM’s killer, unmatched warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for 3 whole years from the original purchase date. (Abuse, inappropriate use, natural wear and fin cuts not applied)... But how about those 3 years?! We feel so strongly about our premium high quality materials and craftsmanship we back it up like no other. A WARRANTY SO EPIC IT'S UNMATCHED BY ANYONE IN THE INDUSTRY.
Customer Reviews
Great customer service from Craig, super stoked. Glad you guys are still making product in the free world. I’ll be a lifetime xm customer as long as the product quality stays the same and the manufacturing remains in the USA. No need to look/shop elsewhere for leashes/surf accessories.
-Steve
Hi Steve, thank you for your glowing review! We are thrilled to hear that you are happy with our customer service and proud to support American manufacturing. We are dedicated to maintaining the quality of our products and are grateful to have you as a loyal XM customer. Happy surfing! -Craig and the XM team
Perfect, reliable leashes that I use a few days per week. Exceptional customer service and warranty, thank you!
So glad to hear you are stoked with XM Matt. Thanks for the feedback.
The Velcro is second to none
The cuff is super comfy
Great quality as always
So stoked your stoked Hani! Thanks for the feedback.
Awesome service and products - thanks XM
You're welcome Trav. Thanks for the feedback.
Great product!
Glad to hear it! Thanks.