[Paddlewise] Towing harness design?

From: Richard G. Mitchell, Jr. <mitchelr_at_ucs.orst.edu>
Date: Mon, 21 May 2001 03:29:12 -0700
This has no doubt been covered before but could someone update me
on the conclusions?  I'm seeking a towing system that may be used
to assist my daughter in her Umiak if the day gets long or
tiring.  We have reviewed basic systems -- waist belt vs. PFD vs.
boat mounted.  What now puzzles are some specifics.  Regarding
bungie, what length, diameter and attachment point (tower's boat,
towee's boat, somewhere in between?)  Where can one obtain
floating line?  My Defender catalog does not seem to have any
that is obvious from item descriptions.  Finally, on a boat
mounted system, how might one rig a quick release attachment? 
Other suggestions and refinements?  Thanks for the review.
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