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> What makes towing somebody so difficult? Should the the tow board be
> a floater?
When towing someone, no matter how windy it is, you will be slogging.
Really slowly. So a sinker... sinks. Sailing a sinker 6-18 inches
under the water is certainly possible, but tricky and tiring. Add a
tow rope and it gets worse.
I have never towed someone in shortboard conditions on a big board,
but it must be much easier.
Ken Poulton
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