In a message dated 5/7/2007 8:21:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time, seajohnkayak_at_yahoo.com writes: 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 Bob Volin <bobvolin_at_optonline.net> wrote: snipped: If you need to tow someone a long way, then you'd want to be able to hand off the tow to another paddler. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A U bolt? How would you release it under strain? If you want to make it simpler, go to West Marine and buy a jamcleat and fairlead. Should cost you all of 20 bucks. However, you cannot hand off your tow to anyone without those fittings on their deck. Towing from the boat is very comfortable, though. Watch the tow bag in surf if you store it under deck fittings. Waist belt tow systems are universal. If you or the guy you are towing eat it, the release and reattachment are simple. There are a number of commercial rigs on the market that are decent.None work for me strait off the shelf. After you've had one a while you like and dislike certain things about them. If you are towing someone, remember there is a reason you are doing so. They are compromised and need your help. Practice this enough to not fail when you are needed. Don't become compromised yourself. Cheers, Rob G ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. *************************************************************************** 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 May 08 2007 - 08:01:06 PDT
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