Re: [Paddlewise] PFD choices

From: Bill Leonhardt <WJLeonhardt_at_bnl.gov>
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1998 09:23:17 -0500
At 08:30 AM 12/12/98 -0500, Bhansen97_at_aol.com wrote:
SNIP
>
>A towing package separate from the PFD is much safer than one which is built
>into the PFD. In gnarly situations, you may want out of that tow in an
>instant, and you DON'T want to be releasing your PFD along with the tow when
>it's hairy outside.  Nigel Dennis has designed a very nice, simple long tow,
>which has saved a couple of people's bacon. I did modify it, replacing the
cam
>buckle (which wouldn't always release instantly) with a 2 inch Fastex buckle.
>
>A short tow mounted on the bungies in front of the cockpit is also
>occasionally useful - a carabiner on each side of it, for quick deployment to
>your right or your left.
>


Bill,

I am interested in hearing more about rigging for towing.  Could you
describe in some detail the methods you mentioned above?

Bill Leonhardt
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