Jim Tynan wrote: > > I'm considering the purchase of a Salamander Keel Hauler [30-foot > shock-absorbing 5/16" Kernmantle tow line with 1000-pound MFP polypropylene > core, stainless steel carabiner, urethane coated 500-denier Cordura bag, > webbing belt, quick-release cam-lock buckle]. I chose this one because of > the company's reputation and cost [$55-70]. > > Was wondering what other paddlers were using for towing devices! Sounds pretty heavy duty. I have a small nylon bag full of braided polypropelene rope (~50'). Rope cost $3.95 at Home Depot. I'm not much impressed by 1000-pound line for this purpose. If there's that much strain, I don't think I want to stay attached. Bag was surplus. The bag is set up like a WW throwrope, with a chunk of foam in the bottom and a drawstring on top. The back has two nylon webbing belt loops. I wear it on a 2" nylon belt with a quick-release cam lock buckle. A 1" webbing strap is sewed on the belt and then goes through the belt loops on the bag and terminates in another cam-lock. If I have to, I can drop the bag or the belt. When I paddle WW, I replace the bag with a throwbag with 5/16 rope. Steve *************************************************************************** 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 Tue Feb 22 2000 - 14:11:48 PST
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