Left Side: On the left is the second ultra short tow with connector stowed on the right fixed loop.Right Side: Reach on the right hand side to access the main towline connector stowed on the fixed loop.
The two Kraken connectors are positioned further forward on the belt on secure stainless D rings. There are two reflective elements; one on the lower external side and one on the inside which reveals itself when the main tow is deployed.The short tow is reflective rope & the main tow floating 6mm red/yellow.
Float: The float can travel along the length of the main tow as far as the stopper will allow (usually set about 2 m from the connector) and the stopper position can be adjusted. Therefore if the line needs to thread under several decklines then the float will not prevent this.
Second Tow:The second tow can be used as a contact towline. It has many other uses which includes to connect paddler to kayak if solo or to connect to the main line with a clove hitch enabling a shorter length of main line to be deployed. It can be used to cinch around a paddle shaft & allow it to float free, also useful should a throwline rescue be deployed into a gully; once thrown the throwline end can be clipped into the short tow & the rescuer is then hands free to prepare to tow out the casualty. Another application is should the wearer be assisting from the rocks on a rocky landing in swell he may wish to be held in position on a belay line connected to the short tow to prevent being washed into the sea.
To repack:The bag is designed so that the cover will stay upright & open and the bag remains flared open to receive rope. Spin the bag to your front and gather the rope in very short loops in one palm and count the number of loops. When you count to approx 25 lops then you will have the majority of the rope in your palm. Stuff the rope in one action into the bag, close the cover and clip the connector to the D ring. With practise this is possible to complete within 60 seconds. Whilst counting loops you will be able to look around and keep good balance; there is no need to gaze down at the gathering loops of rope!
The Palm Paddle float is a great piece of sea kayak safety gear. Having capsized this will help you regain entry into your kayak. It helps to support your paddle and also offers stability as you then re-enter your kayak. Palm has designed the paddle float as a glove that you insert your paddle into, once inserted you then secure it onto the paddle blade with the safety retaining strap. The whole paddle float can then be easily inflated by the tube, once inflated you can simply twist the valve closed.
The Palm Canoe / Kayak Pump is made from injection moulded plastic and features a metal pump stick. The top of it features a large handle which makes for easy gripping in cold conditions; it also gives a securing loop / tie in point when it comes to securing it in your boat. On the outside of the barrel there is a soft foam sleeve which gives the pump some buoyancy.
The Palm Paddle Leash allows you to safely put your paddle down without losing it if you need to take a rest. Simply attach the leash to the paddle shaft with the Velcro loop and clip the other end to your deck line or slip it over your hand.
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