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the setup basically uses the steel ring and “catch” from some traditional leases as a quick attachment method with the ring attached to the toe buckle with 3mm mammut line, the “catch” attached with flat webbed line (seems to be required to work properly – rope doesn’t appear to work as well) to a zap strap (breakaway link) and the zap strap attached with 3mm mammut line to the binding toe piece through the metal (same as bill’s setup above).

in addition (since i only ski powder, am paranoid about losing my sweet new skis and not having brakes for the first time) the zap strap holds a traditional powder leash such that when the zap strap snaps and the ski is released, the powder leash will assist in locating the ski.

i’ve only just started using this setup and the dynafits but i’m looking for any feedback/suggestions from some long time users.

thanks,
Simon
N. Vancouver, BC

The system is designed to work as a unit. Without the shock absorption of the coiled cords excessive force is applied to the cable ties. I had experimented with short-coupled leashes to try to get a consistent breakaway capability, but the shock forces in a normal fall are too high. It would even break the shock cord.
The main element of the system I enjoy is that I do not have to remove the leashes all day. I am able to install and remove skins without having to unhook my leashes and I even set down and take breaks with the ski leashes attached. I attach the cords in somewhat a reverse way then Lou shows keeping the leash tied to my skis and looping the leash around my boot. This way I do not have to reach forward to unclip. It is more conveniently at my ankles. As far as weight, with the split ring they weigh the same as Dynafit leashes and without the split ring they are about 5 grams less -which is the way I use them.

I still like my method best…