The C_TOW is designed by Guido Grugnola as an multi purpose contact tow for sea kayakers. It is hand made by the Italian sea kayaking specialists at Tuilik.
Manufactured by splicing a custom 1/2 inch florescent yellow polyester single braid cord to a light, hard anodised aluminium ring and 2 stainless steel quick release snap shackles.
As well as being used as a contact tow line it can be deployed in a variety of other ways, one being a stirrup to aid re-entry. For more deployment ideas download the brochure.
Specifications
- Length 58+58cm
- O-Ring int. Ø 45mm
- O-Ring ext. Ø 64mm
- Safe working load 10kN
- Breaking load 20kN
- Weight 350g
It's retails for €136.00 and is available from Tuilik (Italy). They ship to most of Europe.
By Philip Clegg
With over two decades of working in the sea kayaking industry, Phil can be found on a daily basis coaching for Sea Kayaking Anglesey. That's when he's not expeditioning, playing or putting kit to the test.