Secure a paddle to your boats bow eye. Keep the paddle with the boat after a capsize. By holding the paddle after a capsize you can also be sure that the boat stays with you and cannot drift away. Coil style paddle leash is made from an elastic plastic coil.Paddle leash made from an elastic plastic coil*Hobie requires a minimum shipping expense for all Hobie endorsed parts. Please contact us directly for volume shipping discounts.