Re: [Paddlewise] Coaming-mounted towing rigs

Ralph Heimlich wrote:

>   Does anyone have any pros and cons of securing the tow around the 
> cocpit coaming as in the rigs at the bottom of this page
>
> I would not like to try and wet exit with that tow line attached to my 
> coaming.  The instructions specify attaching the tow system after you 
> have secured your skirt.  One more step (pulling on the float to 
> release the tow line) added to wet exiting in case of a dunking isnt 
> going to help anything.  Rolling up under a rope isnt fun either. I 
> have had the misfortune of trying to roll up from under a floating 
> goal line we use while playing kayak football on several occasions.  
> It is a huge psychological barrier when your paddle becomes restricted 
> by the rope.  I use a North Water waist belt mounted system.  I have 
> only towed for real once and the adrenaline of the situation made me 
> forget about the belt. 


Jim et al
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