North Water Un-Contact Tow

Despite the name, this is a hands-on piece of kit that earns its place on the front deck of any sea kayak.

The North Water Un-Contact Tow is an adjustable contact tow built from 1" high visibility nylon webbing with a maximum length of 5'. The corrosion-resistant 310 stainless steel keyhole carabiners clip directly into your kayak's perimeter lines for secure on-deck storage, and the adjustable side release buckle gives you a quick, clean disconnect when you need to separate. North Water recommends removing the neoprene wrap and stowing it by winding side to side through your deck lines, keeping it flat, accessible, and tangle-free.

The side release buckle and carabiner combination makes this a genuinely versatile piece of on-deck rigging. It handles contact towing in assisted rescues, leashes rafted kayaks together during breaks or crossings, ties off to a dock, and pulls double duty as an emergency paddle leash when a rescue situation calls for improvisation. For sea kayakers and touring paddlers who value gear that does more than one job cleanly, this is the kind of thoughtful, compact solution that earns permanent deck real estate.

• Maximum length: 5' (60")
• 1" high visibility yellow nylon webbing, C277 and C253 construction
• Two corrosion-resistant 310 stainless steel keyhole carabiners
• Adjustable side release buckle for quick disconnect
• Attaches and stores on kayak deck lines
• Suitable for contact towing, rafting, dock attachment, and emergency paddle leash use