options for choosing a tow harness?

[Slayer33]

I've installed my new tow hooks onto my transom the other night, this is on my 3.6m SIB. I purchased a tow harness but soon realized that the harness I bought only balances the load when it is directly behind, any sort of angle puts almost all the force onto a single tow hook.

I'm going to attempt to pull my kids on a 2 person tube, and I want to make sure I have the right setup. I found an Airhead self centering tow harness with a pulley system, this one looks like it would balance the load on both tow hooks..

I'm just wondering if this is the only option for a self centering tow harness or if there's a better option available. (I'm in Canada btw).

[chipko]

We use an Airhead Tow Demon (cable) bridle for towing. Best bridle we've had and the cable version with floating pulley is less likely to snag prop.

[Slayer33]

Originally Posted by chipko

We use an Airhead Tow Demon (cable) bridle for towing. Best bridle we've had and the cable version with floating pulley is less likely to snag prop.

Thanks,

I've seen the demon one, but the one I've seen is only rated for 1 person tubes.. I need it for 2 persons. Is yours rated for 2?

[chipko]

Agree technically only rated for one person tubes. We tow wakeboard, kneeboards and up to two teenagers on a tube no problem. It's steel cable and still going strong with over 4 years regular use.

[treerat]

I just use a small carabiner on a length of floating line with a large float on. This allows the tow to centre on the bridle and keep the load spread.

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by treerat

I just use a small carabiner on a length of floating line with a large float on. This allows the tow to centre on the bridle and keep the load spread.

You can make it strong enough/double up for Boat recovery if you do it yourself too...plenty of Floats washed up on Storm beaches too.