I really, really think a tow system needs to be operated with three things in mind: 1. SOP ahead of time that you will not be asked for permission to be towed. You will simply be towed if deemed necessary by the group leader. This is all decided well ahead of time. I have had a paddler refuse a tow and screw the trip for their obtuse behavior. 2. The tow 'biner must be operated/ clipped on/off with one hand. 3. Getting rid of the tow rope must be done, again, with one hand very quickly. I can envision losing my balance while towing in rough seas and ending in an upside down position due to an unintended dump. Making tow systems may not be prudent. Buy a tested commercial system and be happy you did. It is a known quantity in a situation where unknowns are not wanted. I wear a tow belt. I got to use it twice. Shoot! That is two more than I ever thought I would need to use it. The second time I had to argue with a fat old woman who didn't want a tow even though she couldn't make it to the lunch landing spot due to a strong tide. Hence the need for an SOP. I learned the SOP trick here. Very good advise. Thank you Paddlewise. Jim et al On May 7, 2007, at 11:19 PM, John H wrote: > If towing some one any distance it it best to attached to a rear > deck "U-bolt" just behind the the towing paddler with a "biner" or > use a waist belt configuration. What is the experience and wisdom > of PaddleWise paddlers? > John *************************************************************************** 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 - 20:52:33 PDT
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