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Tow Ropes & Harnesses
Choosing the right towable rope and tow harness for your particular needs
One of the top considerations in picking a Tow Rope for either watersports or for skiing is making sure it fits your particular application including the proper tensile strength for the number of riders on the tube (taking into consideration their total weight).
Again it is important to read the recommended manufacturer directions for required tow rope and harnesses for a particular tube or towable.
Another consideration is ease of attaching and detaching the ropes from the boat. You might also want to look for a rope with a float to keep the rope away from your propeller, a very important safety consideration.
Choosing the Right Tow Rope:
Nylon tow ropes are used for floatability. Ropes should be at least 20 feet in length, with the shorter ones reserved for smaller children for less speed. Shorter than 20 feet should not be used. Using a short rope will allow the riders to become too close to the emissions from the boat and too close to the pop and other dangerous contact with the boat itself.
Choosing the Right Tow Harness:
If your boat isn't equipped with a pylon or ski eye you will need a tow harness. Nylon tow harnesses are connected to two tow points on the boat forming a "Y" from the back of the boat to which the tow rope is then attached. Most are outfitted with a float to prevent the harness from sinking or coming in contact with the propeller of the boat.
Please refer to the charts below for details on these products.
The importance of your boat in towing tubes and towables:
A mechanically sound boat is essential to watersports. Towing six people behind your boat is going to put additional stress on the boat's mechanical systems so you want to be sure you have your boat in tip-top shape. Proper mirrors for viewing those you are towing, skier down flags, life jackets, communication equipment, first aid kits and other safety considerations should be in place before hitting the water for a day of fun.
WSIA - Water Sports Industry Association Recommended Tow Rope Guidelines
* Most 1 Rider Tube Ropes/Harnesses can also be used for skiers, wakeboarders, etc.
One of the top considerations in picking a Tow Rope for either watersports or for skiing is making sure it fits your particular application including the proper tensile strength for the number of riders on the tube (taking into consideration their total weight).
Again it is important to read the recommended manufacturer directions for required tow rope and harnesses for a particular tube or towable.
Another consideration is ease of attaching and detaching the ropes from the boat. You might also want to look for a rope with a float to keep the rope away from your propeller, a very important safety consideration.
Choosing the Right Tow Rope:
Nylon tow ropes are used for floatability. Ropes should be at least 20 feet in length, with the shorter ones reserved for smaller children for less speed. Shorter than 20 feet should not be used. Using a short rope will allow the riders to become too close to the emissions from the boat and too close to the pop and other dangerous contact with the boat itself.
Choosing the Right Tow Harness:
If your boat isn't equipped with a pylon or ski eye you will need a tow harness. Nylon tow harnesses are connected to two tow points on the boat forming a "Y" from the back of the boat to which the tow rope is then attached. Most are outfitted with a float to prevent the harness from sinking or coming in contact with the propeller of the boat.
Please refer to the charts below for details on these products.
The importance of your boat in towing tubes and towables:
A mechanically sound boat is essential to watersports. Towing six people behind your boat is going to put additional stress on the boat's mechanical systems so you want to be sure you have your boat in tip-top shape. Proper mirrors for viewing those you are towing, skier down flags, life jackets, communication equipment, first aid kits and other safety considerations should be in place before hitting the water for a day of fun.
WSIA - Water Sports Industry Association Recommended Tow Rope Guidelines
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* Most 1 Rider Tube Ropes/Harnesses can also be used for skiers, wakeboarders, etc.
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