Re: [Paddlewise] floating tow rope

RE: 
>Salamander advertises that their tow ropes float, and are highly
>visible.
>
>In a recent workshop, a student made a presentation on towing with
>a tow rope that sinks to the bottom, leaving only the storage bag
>floating.
>
>So, here is the question. Is it really an advantage that the length
>of a tow rope floats? 
>
>I can see one disadvantage. If the thing is floating all over the
>surface, the chances of getting entangled with it are a lot higher.
>
>opinions?
>
>- Julio
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