If you need to tow someone a long way, then you'd want to be able to hand off the tow to another paddler. You can switch tow belts, but not if the tow were attached to you spray skirt. I'm assuming you're talking about the tunnel, not the actual deck -- since various tugs on the line would likely rip off your spray deck and compromise you as well as the towee. If you haven't towed anyone for a mile or two or more, then you may not appreciate how useful it can be to be able to get relief. A system that makes it easy to do so is a safer, more useful system IMHO. Remember, too, that the conditions under which people might need a tow might not be the easiest for the person doing to towing, as well. Bob V Mark Sanders wrote: > I've heard of PFD integrated systems, but has anyone ever thought of > combining a tow belt with a spray skirt, or am I the first Jeanyus! > > It would always be there for you. I know some will say you want to be able > to hand off your system at times, but that could be worked out. I'm gonna > hafta mull this one over... *************************************************************************** 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 Mon May 07 2007 - 19:36:10 PDT
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