just a guess, but since foils have the ability to reverse launch... having long leader lines is more comfortable/safe when you reach up and grab on
the leaders to reverse.
also, most LEI use a cam-cleat below the bar near the chickenloop for trimming where most foils use a webbing trimmer strap above the bar. thus the
leaders neeed to be proportionally longer to equalize with the length of the trimmer.
Former Flysurfer Representative & Repair Center