Re: [Paddlewise] The perfect tow line

In a message dated 6/23/00 10:31:56 AM, wamckenz_at_gte.net writes:

<<  (even with good

backing) may not handle much over 5 or 600 pounds.  (Anyone actually had a

deck fitting get pulled off when towing in large seas or tested the strength

of their fittings?)


If the sample line I receive appears as good as the Kokatat tow line (size,

strength, pliability) I will let everyone know the details of the deal as it

"sounds" pretty good right now. >>

How much of a jerk can your boat take? I suspect that if I had 500 pound of 
grab on my boat I'd be really interested in my roll. I think I'd rather, for 
a tow line, that it to break than to pull me over. It is kind of like letting 
your fishing line break to keep from loosing the rod and reel. Got to look at 
the ups and downs of strength.

Joan Spinner
   * * *
Paddling on the Chesapeake Bay 
watershed-a red, CD Breeze and 
a yellow/white CD Gulfstream
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