I'm extremely skeptical about the existing Amazon reviews for this product. I struggle to believe that anyone that's actually used the leash (and is not affiliated with Dakine) would leave a positive review. Based on how uncomfortable this leash is, I've given it one star for comfort and value for money. I haven't rated the durability, because I won't be keeping this leash long enough to test out its longevity (I plan to bin it). Amazingly, my local surf store had it listed at twice the price of the alternative options. Price-point aside, this is by far the worst leash I've ever used (I've been surfing for 18 years).For context, I should mention that my local surf break serves up soft, mushy wind-swell most of the time, so it really isn't the most grueling of conditions for the leash to stand up to.Although the "dura-cord" appears to be tough/durable, it has loads of memory and feels quite rigid. If the leash is as durable as Dakine would have you believe, the memory/rigidity isn't necessarily a deal-breaker.Durability/endurance aside, the worst characteristic of this leash is the lack of padding on the ankle strap ("low-profile ankle cuff", as Dakine calls it). I've had three sessions using the leash, all of which have been in waves waist to shoulder high with low-period swell (8 to 10 seconds, so clearly not very powerful). In spite of the lack of wave-power, the fear & dread that now comes over me every time the leash pulls taught as the board gets carried shoreward by a wave, is harrowing to say the least. The dura-cord anchor (I believe it's technically called a "leash base", and is the component that attaches the cord connector/swivel to the ankle cuff) has a rigid base that digs deeply into my ankle with the very slightest tension on the cord. Like a new pair of shoes, I'd initially assumed I just needed to "wear the leash in". After just 3 sessions, the initial bruising under the skin has developed into a clearly visible open wound. I should also mention that the dura-cord anchor is not a unique component to this particular leash, but the lack of padding is. My assumption is that the ankle cuff padding was scrapped in favour of the "low-profile" aspect of the design. This, in my humble opinion, is a major mistake, and results in an unfortunate imbalance between fashion over function.My guess is that the Dakine team riders have all used/tested the comp-version of the leash, which perhaps doesn't suffer the same shortcomings as its thicker counterpart.I genuinely do believe that Dakine is a great brand, and I will continue to support them. As for their new patent-pending Kaimana leash however, buyers beware.Josh