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Not sure what's the big advantage attach the tow line to the body?  I can see the draw back if you don't have a body harness!
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Here another good video about different techniques.  I've only towed a buddy once and he's the fittest person I know.  A strong head wind and reverse current tired him out, his arms couldn't paddle anymore.
I towed him about 3/4 of mile.  I managed this because the Hobie Mirage Drive gave us plenty of propulsion.

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I have also used tow line attached to deck bungies or cockpit coaming, in traditional sea kayaks.  Attachment points must be within reach, and strong enough for the load.  Shock absorbers - yes.

All of the methods shown in the second video are useful.  Set up a tow system and try it out.  With a little
practice you can be a real asset to your buddies, or others in need. 

My crew assisted a guy on a SOT who had hooked a thresher and been towed out a ways off Shelter Cove.  After a 1 hour fight and a 2 hour paddle towing his fish the guy was just beat, and needed a tow for the last mile to the beach.  We used a "contact tow" which allowed him to lean onto my deck and get a rest.  After a few minutes we suggested he put the fish on deck, instead of dragging it backwards (80# shark creates a lot of drag in reverse).  We "confirmed" the shark was dead before pulling it on deck.  After the head landed in his lap, our tired fisherman perked up quite a bit.  "Yikes the eyes are moving".  Fortunately, with the drag reduced, we were on the beach shortly to the relief of all but the shark.

Never did get that slab of thresher he promised. 


 

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