Re: [Paddlewise] tow line

Hi Jim,

An experienced paddler once showed me that clipping to a bow D-ring
(like NW Kayaks, Mariners, et al) is a bad idea.  If the 'biner slips
to the back of the ring, a sharp forward tug puts the gate against the
front of the ring, and the whole thing unclips scary fast.

Clip to the perimeter line so the 'biner will slide up to the bow.  The
grab handle would be next best choice, but harder to clip to when the
water's sloshy.

Shawn

jfarrelly5_at_comcast.net wrote:
>What is the preferred location for clipping the tow line onto the
towed 
>kayak?  The bow grab handle? ... I have only towed in practice and 
>always clipped near the bow grab handle.  




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