Besides the need to rig the tow with a quick-release such as by using a reefing knot, there are two other major problems with on-the-spot-improvised tow setups. The first is that a coil or hank of rope usually turns into a hank of knots before it can be deployed, even when standing on shore with a dry rope. Seated in a kayak, in rough conditions, with wet rope, it can be near impossible. Thus the reason for using the stuff-sack deployment system of the dedicated tow system (also used for throw bags and anchor bags). The second is the time it takes to deploy. A true towing system needs to be fully deployable within seconds, without tangling, without fail, if used near surf, gnarly currents, holes, etc. For calm, flat non-emergency towing, a less dedicated rig is OK My .02, Harold *************************************************************************** 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 Tue Apr 05 2005 - 10:53:15 PDT
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