RE: [Paddlewise] Fox 40 Throw line

On 19 Mar 2004 at 1:08, Joseph Pylka wrote:

>  I think I would have serious reservations about this item.  I paddle
> moving and whitewater as well as quietwater and this isn't a practical
> configuration for such conditions.  Fifty feet is just too short for
> many rescue applications. 

I wouldn't consider it for swiftwater rescue, but for sea kayaking - 
CG requires a fifty foot throw line at all times in Canada.

> It probably pays out nicely but how on earth do you get the line back
> in?  

For a quick second throw - you wouldn't.  Otherwise it gets stuffed 
back in the little hole it comes out.  I'd imagine it would take more 
time to re-stuff than a standard throwbag.

As far as the light line - I was looking at the assortment of sea 
kayak and flatwater canoe throwbags at MEC a couple of days ago and 
the Spectra versions were at most 1/4 inch diameter - not good for 
grip.  Even the braided polypro were maybe 3/8 inch.  Heavy line 
doesn't seem to be a consideration in flatwater throwbags.  These 
were Northwater and Serratus/MEC designs.

I think the Fox 40 would be a reasonable option for some.  If I were 
to design it, I'd get rid of the plastic handle on one end and just 
run the line through and make a loop with plastic tubing over the 
rope - more flexible and easy to grip or clip.

Mike
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