In a message dated 4/1/2005 1:59:14 PM Pacific Standard Time, tord_at_tord.nu writes: 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?! I'm not sure I'd want to run the risk of putting heavy pulling forces on my kayak rib. My second concern is impalement. Have you considered how you would quick release that under strain? If one were to really want a rear deck tow arrangement for a folder or even a rental hardshell it may be possible to make a set of lines that can be buckled to rear deck lines. From the center a webbing strap with a quick release buckle could be added with the breakaway end connected to the towline. Might be harder to release in a hurry, compared with a waist belt. Just a thought. Rob G *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Apr 01 2005 - 14:11:43 PST
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