[Moderator's Note: Content unaltered. Excessive quoting (i.e. headers/footers/sig lines/comments from previous posts, etc.) have been removed. Please edit quoted material in addition to removing header/trailers when replying to posts.] 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 He said he received it free from one of his rock climbing friends; as I do not rock climb, I am not quite sure what this was; I assume it was an open runner that attaches to the rock climber's gear; in the event of a fall, it provides a shock cord. Can any rock climbers/kayakers provide a better description? I noticed REI sells these open runners in various lengths, including 60 cm. 2. A large carbinger - a paddling carbinger; larger than any carbinger I have seen (but then again, I do not rock climb although I use climbing gear when working on roofs His carbinger is large enough to clip around the shaft of a paddle; it can then be a paddle leash. I have not found a carbinger yet that is as large as his "paddle" carbinger. These items can also form a short two line, secure another kayak when rafting, etc. These are on my lists of items to purchase this Fall and Winter. -----Original Message----- From: Gary Gibbs [mailto:garygibbs_at_ameritech.net] Subject: [Paddlewise] Safety Tether Does anyone on this list use safety tethers to tie themselves to their kayak? What are the pros or cons of personal safety tethers used in non-surf conditions? *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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/ ***************************************************************************
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