Re: [Paddlewise] Tow Rigs

From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_magma.ca>
Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2005 23:23:13 -0400
On 4 Apr 2005 at 21:35, Robert Woodard wrote:

> Speaking of cow tails, my PFD has an integrated belt and I encourage
> anyone with one of these to practice shedding your tow system. I've
> found that the PFD belt loops tend to stop a tow system (cow tail or
> tow rope D-ring) and in practice have continued to tow even after
> popping the quick release. I've found that skipping a loop or two (or
> 3) when attaching the belt will help reduce this problem. YMMV.

If there's that many loops, I'd question who designed the PFD.  I've 
got two (a WW rescue PFD and a SK tow PFD) and they both have only 
two loops on the side that releases - one on the front and one on the 
back.  I've never had a problem with mine releasing when tested.

Mike
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