Re: [Paddlewise] Fox40 Throwline

From: PC Paddle & Oar <pcpaddle.oar_at_ns.sympatico.ca>
Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 23:04:43 -0400
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Daly" <mikedaly_at_magma.ca>
To: <PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 11:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Fox40 Throwline


> On 18 Mar 2004 at 22:50, PC Paddle & Oar wrote:
>
> > SOP is to pop the hook end out of the nerfball, stand on it
> > and throw the nerfball.
>
> How about throwing from the seat of a kayak?
>
> Mike

I've never been able to throw anything successfully while seated in my sea
kayak, at least not more than a few yards.  Having the Fox 40 would satisfy
Canadian CG regs for a 50-foot floating heaving line, and would be more
useful (IMO) than a throw bag for occasions when  a land-based line is
needed.  Personally I wear a NorthWater rescue/tow line at my waist.
As to restuffing the Fox 40, you would not need to do so between throws, but
when you're all done it is a little difficult to re-stuff.  Not a major
hassle though, and you don't have to be fussy, just poke the line in.
The word I used to describe it was "dorky", a term Mr. Groleau didn't
appreciate.  To his credit, he sent us one to evaluate anyway!

Glenn
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