Split Apart Style Paraglider Bridle

Towing is one of the easiest ways to get high with a paraglider. At TowMeUp.com we all tow actively from both land based vehicles and boats over the water. It's always been somewhat frustrating to us to find a reliable source of well made, quality tow bridles. After testing many different models, and seeking advice from very active tow pilots in the industry, we developed what is quite possibly the best split apart style tow bridle in the world. Constructed using the finest structural materials available, and sewn automatically on a computerized pattern tacking machine, each bridle is hand crafted to extremely high standards to give the discriminating buyer the best value for their had earned dollars.

In order to keep our prices low, we have elected to manufacture tow bridles in any color... as long as you choose black. Individual tow bridles are only available in this color. For schools or commercial operators who elect to loan out equipment to students and need to quickly differentiate a school or customer bridle we also offer the bridles in bright pink. Pink bridles are only sold to schools or training facilities and require a minimum purchase of 5 bridles. Special colors and custom embroidery are available for an additional charge, and require minimum order quantities. Contact us for details.

Hooking up our bridle to the tow system is simplicity itself. Drop your riser through our welded rectangular link and pass your harness carabiner through both the riser loop and the tow bridle loop. You are quickly connected to the tow system at the most optimum location. This system tows from the base of the riser, allowing good weight shift ability on tow. It also reduces side loading of harness carabiners or pulled stitching due to inappropriate tow attachment points. To improve the performance of your glider on tow, our bridles incorporate a towing assist system. Hooking your speed system to the included triangular stainless steel quick link allows the system to automatically trim your glider faster on tow, improving the performance of the glider and allowing greater comfort to the pilot.

For newer students or pilots using older gliders, or gliders that are trimmed a bit slow, this is an essential safety device that reduces the chances of a glider being pulled into the air before it come completely overhead. One of the most dangerous phases of towing is right after launch. Numerous accidents have occurred in the past simply because the pilot was pulled into the air with to much tension applied to soon. The result was typically a weak link break at very low altitudes, with a very high angle of attack on the glider. The pilot then either pendulumed backwards into the ground, or the glider surged ahead and the pilot either pounded in face first, or the glider did a full frontal collapse at low altitude with nasty results to the pilot.

Our tow assist device helps to ensure the glider is trimmed fast enough to bring it cleanly overhead before the pilot leaves the ground. Advanced pilots love it because it automatically helps to steer the glider back towards the towline during the tow by speeding up the side of the glider that is diverging from the towline, resulting in an autopilot like ride to the top of the tow.

When it comes time to release from the tow, release is made by simply pulling our large release loop to quickly separate the pilot from the tow line under any anticipated tow condition.

Our bridles use a 2 string style release system. The weak link is looped through the blue tow loop. Tow forces are reduced through a second loop that is routed through a stainless steel grommet where it is retained by a stainless steel parachute pin. Pulling the handle, pulls the curved pin from the closing loop, which releases the tow loops and the weak link, freeing the pilot from the tow line. Once released, the bridle splits apart. Split apart bridles are preferred for operations over water. In the event of a water landing, one piece bridles can make egress from the harness difficult, or impossible.

Costs

The split apart style tow bridle sells for $69 / each. For quantity purchasers, if you order and pay for 5 tow bridles, we ship you an extra bridle at no charge (this amounts to a 20% discount). If you order and pay for 10 tow bridles, we ship you 3 extra tow bridles at no charge (this amounts to a 30% discount). For special colors, embroidery, or custom manufactured bridles please contact us for pricing.

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