Affordable 15m towline that has its own storage container (1.5L dry bag with eyelet). The 15 meter towline allows kayakers to tow off of hard points on the deck of the kayak and is buoyant (floating rope, with cork floats to offset the weight of the metal snap hooks).
The entire line fits nicely into a 1.5 litre lightweight dry bag. We have modified the bag to allow the line to be attached to the deck of the kayak and extend tangle free from the other end of the bag. The Floating rope and cork floats keep the line buoyant.
This is intended as a tow rope between two sea kayaks. We recommend attaching to the kayaks, not a body tow.
Not intended as a throw rope - generally throw ropes would have a heavier rope.
If you wish to make up your own tow line, using the instructions from our YouTube, you can purchase the parts individually - see list below.
Use a length of thin string to loop & pull through the yellow rope through the cork - we did it the hard way!
Tow line comprises:
1.5 litre drybag with eyelet inserted (Orange, Yellow or Blue)
16 meters 4mm Floating Polypropylene rope (yellow) - allowing for knots this gives 15m of tow line
2x 50mm Stainless Steel Snaphooks*
Eyelet
2x Corks
A bag with eyelet fitted can also be purchased separately if you are making up your own tow line.
*OPTION: Change one of the snaphooks to a quick release Swivel snap shackle at the eyelet end, by checking the box above (additional cost for swivel snap shackle).
Care: Rinse in fresh water and hang to dry in shade.
It is good practice to re-coil you rope immediately after use, otherwise it is likely to become macrame in your cockpit and difficult to re-deploy.
We recommend you undertake training in rescue and towing techniques with a qualified instructor - see our Sea Starter Course
Posted by Dave on 12th Dec 2021
Bought assembled and used today for the first time on a club training day. It's light, compact, but strong. Easy to flush clean through the bag. Prompt delivery. Good stuff.
Posted by kimbo on 9th Sep 2019
I received the item very promptly and in its entirety. I bought the DIY kit version and followed the excellent instructional video to quickly assemble it. Kayak Shop managed my confused queries patiently and professionally. Highly recommended!
Posted by John on 1st Sep 2017
Good quality setup but would have been much better if the tow line had arrived ready made up. Had to figure out how to do it with no picture. The kit is good value for money. I would have put a slightly longer line on the quick release to make it easier to grab in an emergency.
Posted by steve on 24th Jan 2017
I had seen this kit, looked at getting individual stuff from here and there to save a buck, forget it!! Running around, Ebay takes to long, ... Just buy this kit!! Make it yourself, there is a great tutorial on their site. quality components, rope is awesome,
bag is great, as it can become a drogue/sea anchor in rougher waters. I tried this recently on a paddle with my kayak sail up. The corks have no problem stopping clips sinking. super compact when packed away, fits in a small day hatch, or minimal space on the deck. although postage adds to cost, buy couple extra things to save.. thanks guys for a great product.
Posted by Mike on 20th Jan 2015
As a beginner, or even a seasoned kayaker, I know you could get some line, clips, a bag etc and make up your own emergency tow kit line. But I got this and was very impressed with the quality of the whole makeup, it is neat/compact with proper marine floating line, stainless steel clips, float/throw ball and even rubber grommet hole protectors to feed the line from the bag. Hopefully I won't need to use this too often, but when I do, I'll be confident it will do the job, far superior to anything I could make up myself and good value, not mention time saving. Ps. and No, I don't have any connection to this company, I'm just someone who appreciates good quality and value.