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Looks good. I use the leash on my boogie board to tie off to kelp. I have a small lead weight maybe 3lbs attached to a yellow line that floats for an anchor. It is mainly used as a marker - to mark my spot, so I can return to the same location. 8lbs sounds massive. There are also smaller collapsible anchors that Walmart/West Marine sells for kayaks and small boats. My older boogie board had problems in soaking up water in the inner foam, so I tried to seal holes with silicon sealant. I also used large SS or Al washers to back-up any cleats/hardware so it will not pull out over time. So where your goodie bag is hanging, I have a large 3"x2" retangular aluminum washer on the board also connected to the leash. My goodie bag is attached where the leash is and I need to secure the bottom like yours because it flops to the side when kicking in with a load of abalone. I also carry a stringer in my bag for fish. Thanks for the pictures and ideas. I will try to add shoulder straps to mine.