Very short bow painter, taut-line hitched to a forward padeye. While on the water during the day, used for brief tie-offs only, and as insurance to a piece of driftwood or a small tree at night in case a helacious windstorm comes up (actually happened once; limb fell off a tree overhead and did a number on my bow; fixed it later). No way could it entangle my paddle during a roll (if I had one). Separate towbelt in the cockpit, sometimes around the waist or shoulder across the torso if I anticipate needing it. Separate fifty-foot line in the cockpit, stashed securely, for longer-tieups at night, etc. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Apr 25 2008 - 14:13:52 PDT
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