Boomerang Tool Company's premium ProGrip Gear Tether is great for gripping and securing cylindrical objects such as kayak and paddle board paddles, fishing rods, canoe oars and more! The built-in ratchet mechanism locks the reel in 5" intervals. Just pull the retractor to the desired length and the cord will lock in place, give it another pull and the reel unlocks and retracts. With Boomerang ProGrip Rod and Paddle Tether your kayak paddles will always be secure and never float away.