[Paddlewise] Safety - Loop vs Toggle Handles

From: Peter Osman <PeterO_at_ambri.com.au>
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 20:12:05 +1000
Hi,
I've read that toggle handles at the bow and stern of a kayak are safer than
loops. That if you are holding the loop and a kayak rolls in the surf there
can be problems with trapping fingers or hands. Are there any opinions on
this and in particular would the Klepper expedition kayak, be susceptible?
Or are its loops sufficiently wide to preclude the problem.

PeterO (Australia)
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