Re: [Paddlewise] Impact loading of tow rope

I recently saw pictures of a towing problem created by surge and large
waves... the tow was clipped onto the towee's deck lines.  Three of the
fittings were torn out (a Romany Explorer) or broken off making a bad
situation worse.  

I would think it important to regularly inspect the toggle lines and use the
bow toggle for the point of attachment rather than a deck line.

Matt Broze wrote:

 The stretchiness and strength
> of nylon make it the tow rope of choice. If only it floated like poly it
> would be ideal. I suggest you add a float to any end you will need somebody
> to be able to pick up off the water. When I tried floating solid braid in
> 3/16" after a long search to find it I was disappointed that the little
> nylon hook on one end sunk anyhow (and the poly wasn't as strong, as
> stretchy, and abraded and melted (due to friction) much easier.

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