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[Emm]

lmfao I say that to my girl all the time :icon16:

you are such a romantic guy :wavey::moon:

 

[yamaslut]

I'm w/ Idok, no tow loops, you get the finger and you are on your own... I'm not playing that game w/ people.

 

[cammokid43]

Ski registration (helps the lifeguards), spare new ignition coil, (salt water virgin skis tend to OC in the ocean especially older ones) Flush kit (bypass squirter Blowsion style for speed) and short hose. Spare control cables, Visine if you like attacking the lip. Lots of Red Stripe...

 

[Conquistador]

Absolutely, something as simple as a loop of rope can save you so much trouble.

I purchased one of the Stainless Tow Loops from Blowsion, save your money. Go buy a 10' docking line and chop two pieces off to tie to the bow/stern and keep the other piece as a safety tow line. I crammed the rope in with my extinguisher.

good, but not as good as

How bout a tow rope that fits around your waist that can be easily and quickly attached to the ski in the rough surf.


Tow loops. front and back

A tow rope around the waist is the best way to go imo.

 

[fals3illusion]

good, but not as good as


A tow rope around the waist is the best way to go imo.

r u serious or just jokin?
that sounds like it could be dangerous

 

[Idok]

r u serious or just jokin?
that sounds like it could be dangerous

he's serious


wear it like a belt....3-4 ft long max..keeps the ski's traveling as a single unit

on a lake it makes no difference, but if trying to tow thru waves you need the shorter rope




unless you want to end up like this guy:

 

[Idok]

or, if you have no loops:

 

[yamaslut]

or, if you have no loops:

and....

 

[Superjet3]

Man I guess I better get a tow loop on my ski... I dont know where mine went..

 

[Conquistador]

r u serious or just jokin?
that sounds like it could be dangerous

I'm totally serious. I wear one every time I ride. I hope not to use it as often as I have though.

Surf Survival: Tow Rope
Written by Air Gramps
Monday, 03 December 2007 14:11

Purpose: The purpose of a tow rope is as much to get yourself towed in as well as to tow in a fellow rider in the event of a ski or rider failure. Basically, you want a pretty short rope to so both skis traverse the same conditions/waves at approximately the same time.

Each surf rider is responsible to be prepared for the worst. The safest piece of hardware you need (except for a helmet) is a tow line. Riding surf tests the reliability of any watercraft above its expected normal mode of operation. Some simple rules or ideas should be followed on the design and use of an emergency tow line, and this design will save you in a jam. Remember the smart ones plan for the worst and hope for the best.

The Tow Line:

1. Should NOT be a 100 yard rope knotted in the storage compartment of a ski.
2. Readily available and able to be latched onto a ski in seconds.
3. Should be a maximum of 8 feet. 5-6 feet works well.
4. Have a solid tow hook or snap on each end (500+ pound strength). Use stainless steel - NOT galvanized or aluminum.
5. Can be wrapped around the rider’s waist like a belt for easy access.
6. When needed, should be first attached to the bow of the disabled ski.
7. When the recovery ski approaches attach the second hook to the recovery ski.
8. Hold on to the back of the disabled ski till out of the break area.

 

[Mygreengumby]

Maybe something like this would be ideal for tow situations

http://www.salamanderpaddlegear.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=1_7&products_id=38

I simply just put my polypro line in my life jacket pocket

 

[Conquistador]

don't know if I'd trust the carabiner though. I'd go with stainless...

 

[Idok]

Maybe something like this would be ideal for tow situations

http://www.salamanderpaddlegear.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=1_7&products_id=38

I simply just put my polypro line in my life jacket pocket

thats a rescue line, not a tow line..big difference.......

just buy 6 feet of rope, 2 SS carabiners rated to 300-400lbs apiece....and figure how how large to make it comfortable around your waist

 

[Mygreengumby]

Those salamander throw bags are pretty long you are right - I have 50ft but I just carry my 15ft of poly pro which works well better than the 50ft -

 

[The Penguin]

that salamander thingie goes around your waist...I would not want to be attached to whatever is doing the towing by my waist.

 

[PancakePete]

Man I guess I better get a tow loop on my ski... I dont know where mine went..

Done ! hehehe ! :nana:

1. never leave your ski in my garage with my ADHD...
2. Never leave your ski in my garage with my ADD....
3. See rule 1 & 2.. hehehe :beerchug:

 

[Mygreengumby]

haha - I should have explained this more - its whitewater Kayaker thing - You wear it around your waist for accesibilty - then when you go to use it you connect it to the one boat to another boat. Your only attached to it when your carrying it- Yeah actually the one I link is 12ft in length and has 1000 lb strength which is pretty BA - Thats prob a little more comfortable then 2 biners and rope tied around you waist. I paddle with this on most of the time I run rivers and you barely feel it.

 

[todc207]

I was new two years ago and I meet pancake pete about 2 minutes into my first ride when I tried a trick and let go, He was there in about 30 seconds and said " grab my legs " I was not sure what this was all about but my ski was going away fast so I did and it worked awsome. I then proceeded to return the favor about 200 times over the weekend. The rope is a must and a tip on the grease, dont haul it in your luggage mine blew open and I still cant get it all out of my clothes!! Oh ya sleep now you will not there!!

 

[Superjet3]

Done ! hehehe ! :nana:

1. never leave your ski in my garage with my ADHD...
2. Never leave your ski in my garage with my ADD....
3. See rule 1 & 2.. hehehe :beerchug:

Thanks Pete! You high on resin again?

 

[yamaslut]

Thanks Pete! You high on resin again?

nah, he's just that way..... thank god!!!!!!

:Banane57: