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. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
"Richard G. Mitchell, Jr." wrote: > > 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?) I use a belt system, 'bout 45', 30" bungie attached to the quick release belt. the tow rope is knotted on both ends, with enough slack in between to disallow the bungie to stretch to extreme. This is, IMHO, a quite proper length to avoid sharing a swell. the other tow line is 15' without a bungie which is useful for quick tow, holding boats during rescue training to avoid drifting, and reactive tows. These were decided on after much deliberation with direct inspiration from the Salamander system. Where can one obtain > floating line? My Defender catalog does not seem to have any > that is obvious from item descriptions. Lowe's Depot has a yellow poly pro that would work, I used a floating water ski tow rope. This is not great for the crochet stitch of wrapping the line, but doesn't seem to tangle. I would imagine that there are quite some options. Finally, on a boat > mounted system, how might one rig a quick release attachment? Seen many use Cam Cleats, probably in Defender. > Other suggestions and refinements? Thanks for the review. I prefer the belt system, probably influenced by my training. -- ¤ Gabriel L Romeu ¤ http://studiofurniture.com + /diary or + /paint *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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