> > I think too >much of the cord and bungee used in kayaking is much too thick and >bulky. It is isn't as if one is rock climbing and has to deal with the >extreme load forces of gravity in a fall. Surpisingly small diameter >rope will do in kayaking. > True, things such as Prusik cord are extremely strong but still in narrow diameters. IOW strength is not necessarily a function of thickness. These ropes are thick for utility. It's cold now.... it is much easier for a waterlogged and cold paddler to grasp a thick rope than a thin one. Secondly, I think there are more forces at work in wildly moving water, e.g. at a surf line than you may think. A thin line can become very uncomfortable to hold onto, and may even seriously lacerate your hand. --From another question regarding this.... Why not use a Prusik sling and a carabiner to control the length of towrope payed out? JP *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Dec 10 1999 - 14:13:25 PST
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