how to disassemble the swivel on leash?

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how to disassemble the swivel on leash?

Postby sfne31 » Tue Jul 31, 2018 9:39 am

i'm a newbie to the hardware part and had already searched the FAQs but no help...

anyway, i would like to disconnect the wire from the surfing leash's swivel to make a custom leash for myself(and also to research)
but i'm not certain about the structure of the swivel, can anyone provide some ideas? :D :D :D
(the connection part in the red circle as shown in figure below)
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Re: how to disassemble the swivel on leash?

Postby jaffa1949 » Tue Jul 31, 2018 10:12 am

There is an it depends part to this. It’s brand dependent!
However some of the ends have a grub screw which works with the same Allen key as the fin grub screws :D
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Re: how to disassemble the swivel on leash?

Postby Drache » Thu Aug 16, 2018 7:26 am

First, you need a tool to unscrew the screw.
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Second, start twisting the screw.
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After twisting the screw, you will see that.
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Then, on both sides of his hands vigorously pulling a rope.
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Finally you will see this gadget. This is the secret of the rope rotation.
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Re: how to disassemble the swivel on leash?

Postby waikikikichan » Thu Aug 16, 2018 7:45 am

Drache wrote:First, you need a tool to unscrew the screw.

You probably already have the "tool". The FCS or Futures Fins allen head fin key works for most leashes.
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I would NOT totally remove the screw all the way out. Just back it out enough so the swivel can be removed. WHY ? Less chance of the stainless steel screw cross-threading the soft plastic molding, if you so happen to put it back in at an angle.
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Re: how to disassemble the swivel on leash?

Postby Drache » Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:00 am

waikikikichan wrote:I would NOT totally remove the screw all the way out. Just back it out enough so the swivel can be removed. WHY ? Less chance of the stainless steel screw cross-threading the soft plastic molding, if you so happen to put it back in at an angle.


Yes, under normal circumstances, I will not completely twist the screw. Because this is affecting the safe use of surfboard ropes.I also don't recommend people twisting the screws.
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Re: how to disassemble the swivel on leash?

Postby waikikikichan » Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:21 am

Drache wrote:I also don't recommend people twisting the screws.

BUT you just explained how TO twist the screws ?
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