Bill McKenzie <wamckenz_at_gte.net> wrote: >>>>>For those making their own tow lines, the web site below has a picture of a simple hook design from RWO I found much more functional than carabiners or other hooks I have tried. It is a stainless steel hook with a stainless steel spring clip (keeper). In stressful situations, it's fast and easy to attach and release, as there is no indentation on the hook to catch on things. It has had lots of saltwater time with no corrosion. The downside is cost - about $9 to $12 apiece. http://www.rwo-usa.com/products/hooks.html <<<<<< We use the smaller plastic hooks (pictured in the URL) for towing, paddle leashes, and for tethering our rescue float. I have to put most of my weight on them to get them to fail (and then they only bend straight, release the line, and snap back into shape). The problem for us with the Stainless Steel ones you are looking at is their weight. In our bow line set-up especially it would take a much bigger float to keep them on the surface to be easily recovered by hand without help. Matt Broze http://www.marinerkayaks.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Mar 21 2001 - 23:35:29 PST
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