Personally, I prefer a rescue style PFD with a quick release tow system. This puts the tow strap release right in front of your chest where it will NOT move. A waist belt can shift around and possibly tangle in skirt suspenders and PFD. I have never been bothered by a higher <than waist belt> center of pull that a chest belt might provide. I use the Kokatat 50' adjustable reel tow line. It works great, IMHO. I have towed clients quite a few times for too many miles to want to remember. Steve Scherrer Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe 250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr Portland, OR 97217 Phone: 503.285.0464 Fax: 503.285.0106 Web site: http://www.aldercreek.com Email: acks_at_teleport.com ______________________________________________ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Tynan" <kayakbound_at_worldnet.att.net> To: "Paddlewise" <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 1:31 PM Subject: [Paddlewise] Towing device > 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! > > > Jim Tynan > Pike Road AL > > *************************************************************************** > 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/ > *************************************************************************** > *************************************************************************** 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 - 15:29:37 PST
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