Matt Wrote; (SNIP) > >Attaching the towline to a webbing loop you put over one shoulder and across >your chest (or a PFD with towing attachment) will raise the towing point so >the rudder is less likely to snag it. When it does usually as the stern bobs >around in waves it releases it again and control of the towing kayak is >regained until the next time the cord hangs up anyway. You can shed a large >shoulder loop of webbing very quickly if need be. This seemed like a sensible way to tow to me so I tried it once but in waves it jerked me around more than I liked. Mind, I am 6'3" so maybe that aggravated the problem by having the attachment too high for my strength. I have also towed that way on mild conditions and, as Matt mentions, it does work. My experience at towing, however, is limited. Cheers, John Winters Redwing Designs Web site address, http://home.ican.net/~735769 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Sep 11 1999 - 14:59:54 PDT
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