I assume that you are talking about Randy Carlson, a paddler of fine reputation. Couple things I would be conscious of. Floating line is a good thing. If the climbing line does not, I would consider some kind of floating device near the carbiner especially if paddling in waters with snag-able debris. Most importantly, a method of quick release whether secured to the PFD or the boat. some PFDs are specially designed for quick release, usually WW rescue. Many sea kayakers prefer a deck or belt tow bag, either with quick release. I am pretty sure that the instructor that was illustrating this had a quick release on the vest, please check if you have the opportunity. > > This is what the lead instructor at the University of Minnesota - Duluth > Outdoor education program showed recently at a kayak towing and rescue > class. > > 1. A 60 cm (centimeter) open climbing runner used by rock climbers attached > to his PFD -- gabriel l romeu ø http://studiofurniture.com ø ø http://journalphoto.org ø ø http://kayakoutfitting.org ø ø http://kayaknavigation.com ø *************************************************************************** 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 Oct 16 2002 - 07:13:25 PDT
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