Re: [Paddlewise] Towing systems <was: Decklines>

The bungie seems to do what it's suppose to <absorb shock> between the tower and towee. I've done a multi hour pull through 3-4' swell with two inline. I use a rescue vest <Kokatat>with the bungie tow line <50'>  sure seems to work well.

Steve
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


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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob Cookson" <rob_cookson_at_mindspring.com>
To: "AlderCreek" <acks_at_teleport.com>; "Paddlewise (E-mail)" <Paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2000 6:25 PM
Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Towing systems <was: Decklines>


> Hi Steve,
> 
> Do you really think that a bungee makes much difference?  I find using 3mm
> line that there is usually enough stretch that I don't find much shock on my
> tow line.
> 
> Say hi to Cindy for me.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Rob Cookson
>  "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety"
> Benjamin Franklin
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> > [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of AlderCreek
> > Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2000 6:21 PM
> >
> > On Sunday PT asks:> "Any comments on the relative merits of
> > single vs. double-in-line tows?"
> >
> >
> > In my experience two in line is a sweet way to go.  The strongest
> > paddler at the lead position and bungie shock absorbers between
> > each towee.  I have yet to get a V double tow to work, something
> > is always tangled, in the way, or generally futzing up the system.
> > *********
> 
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