How it Works

SurfSling Setup Guide

HOW IT
WORKS

Get your grom gliding in under two minutes. Here's everything you need to know.

Step One

CHOOSE YOUR SETUP

SurfSling is a two-part rope system — designed to work differently depending on your kid's age and confidence. Pick the setup that fits your grom.

Ages 4–7 Little Groms
Beginner — Board Only

Separate the two rope sections. Attach the PU rope section directly to the bodyboard using a cow hitch. Your little one holds onto the board — not the handle — which keeps everything simpler and safer in shallow water.

💡 Best for kids still building confidence. They focus on balancing, not gripping a handle.
Ages 7+ Older Groms
Intermediate — Handle Mode

Connect both rope sections together. Your kid holds the handle while bodyboarding or kneeboarding. More speed, more control, more stoke.

💡 Pull one end loop through the other, feed the handle through, pull tight. Done in seconds.

Three Ways To Attach

WORKS WITH ANY BOARD

Bodyboard, softboard, skimboard, kneeboard — SurfSling attaches to all of them. Here are your three options.

SurfSling handle-to-handle connection for knee riding
01
Handle-to-Handle
  • Pull one end loop through the other
  • Feed the handle through the loop
  • Pull tight — handle on each end
Best for knee riding
SurfSling attached to bodyboard leash string
02
Leash String (Short)
  • Feed end loop through the leash string on your board
  • Feed the handle through the end loop
  • Pull tight — shorter, more control
More board control
SurfSling attached to wrist strap
03
Wrist / Ankle Strap (Long)
  • Place the strap around wrist or ankle
  • Pull the end loop through the strap ring
  • Feed handle through loop and tighten
More freedom of movement

See It In Action

WATCH THE
FULL DEMO

The cow hitch takes about 10 seconds once you've done it once. Watch the full setup on Instagram.

Watch on Instagram

@surfsling_aus — "How to connect your Surf Sling in seconds"


Common Questions

GOT QUESTIONS?

Yes — the cow hitch loop attaches to almost any bodyboard in seconds. It works with bodyboards, softboards, skimboards, and even full-size longboards. If your board has a leash plug or leash string, you're good to go.
SurfSling is designed for kids aged 4 and up. For younger kids (4–7), use the board-attachment setup so they hold the board rather than the handle. For older kids, the full handle setup gives more speed and control.
Ankle-to-knee depth is ideal. SurfSling is designed specifically for shallow water — no waves, no deep water, no experience needed. The shallower the better for younger kids.
A cow hitch is a simple loop knot. Feed the end loop of the SurfSling through your board's leash plug, then feed the handle back through that loop and pull tight. It takes about 10 seconds. Watch our Instagram video above to see exactly how it's done.
Absolutely. Older kids can simply hold the handle while standing, kneeboarding or bodyboarding. For younger kids, you can separate the two-part rope system and tie it directly to the board so they can just hold on. 🤙.
The SurfSling is a 13ft high-density PE bungee rope system. The bungee element gives a slingshot effect — less effort for parents, more speed and thrill for kids.
No boat. No waves. No experience needed. You are the engine — just run along the shoreline and your kid glides. That's the whole idea.

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