Re: [Paddlewise] The perfect tow line

Hi Peter,
Haven't gone through the tests yet Peter, but will soon and report
back.  There is a 3 ft long bungie shock cord (4th photo)which I presume
will work.  We will see.

Peter Treby wrote:
> 
> Gabriel:
> I admire your handiwork on the towline. Having a long and short line seems
> pretty versatile.
> I had a more primitive, but serviceable belt mounted towline until recently,
> until hearing tales of a tough tow on a long crossing in gathering bad
> weather. These reports made it clear that a bungy shock absorber is
> important to reduce impact when the tow line firstly gathers slack when the
> towed boat surfs closer, then twangs tight when the towing boats surfs away
> in rough water. I haven't used a towline in big swells, but the ability to
> pass the tow belt to another paddler, in my mind, now takes second place to
> avoiding strain on the tower. I have now mounted the tow bag on a deck
> fitting centrally behind the cockpit.
> Have you had any problem with hard forces exerted on your waist with this
> system?
> 
> Regards,
> Peter Treby

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