[Paddlewise] Fwd: Re: Tow Rigs

From: Tord Eriksson <tord_at_tord.nu>
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 23:57:28 +0200
On Friday 01 April 2005 20.13, you wrote:
> Transferability has another issue which the pro-deck mounted guys have not
> addressed.

(snip)

> I have found no practical way to add one to my folder, either. A
> waist belt appears to me to be the best solution for travelling in
> particular and in some respects waist belts may be the best solution
> overall as they do most things well.

One way of attaching a tow rope to a folder like a Klepper is to
attach a short vertical beam to the frame behind the rear seat.

Similar arrangement might be possible on other kayaks?!

And it is excellent for attaching our mizzen :-)!

Link:

http://foldingkayaks.org/gallery/Mizzen/Frame_6_with_mizzen_adaptor?full=1

Sorry, that the photo is a bit dizzy :-(!

Mizzen in place:

http://foldingkayaks.org/gallery/Mizzen-field-test/Half_an_hour_after_running
_aground

If you want a bigger picture click on it!

Tord
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