Patent ID: 6942532

Claim:
A clip for a surfboard leash, comprising: a primary sleeve having an elongate body with an annular channel therethrough and secured about a length of the surfboard leash, wherein the primary sleeve is split into first and second halves along the elongate body, the halves being connected by a hinge along first sides of the halves for pivotal movement between open and closed positions and selectively connected by a latching mechanism along second sides of the halves, the halves when secured about the surfboard leash in the closed position tightly gripping the leash to prevent slippage relative the primary sleeve; and an elongate outer sleeve having a generally C shaped cross section and attached to one of the halves of the primary sleeve, wherein the outer sleeve is sized to receive in an interference fit and retain the surfboard leash without movement relative the outer sleeve, whereby the body of the primary sleeve is installed on a first portion of the leash and the leash wrapped around the board and the outer sleeve used to engage a second portion of the leash thereby preventing the leash from unraveling.