In a message dated 12/15/98 9:30:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, WJLeonhardt_at_bnl.gov responded to Bhansen_at_aol.com where Bhansen said: << >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. >> Totally agree, but in my Lotus Strait Jacket and in an early CKS PFD I had, the tow line was released with a quick release toggled cam buckle and belt, totally separate from the PFD closures. I'm not aware of any --- and I'm pretty sure there are no --- systems which require the release of the PFD to release the tow line. There are separate waist belts with tow lines and there are some good deck mounted devices, as well. But PFD-mounted quick release systems are no more or less safe to the operator than are the belt or deck systems. Just different. And they're always with you and they're always ready. Jack Martin *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Dec 15 1998 - 09:17:45 PST
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