Capture tow-hooks don't work well with zoom-launching techniques.
Operation of such increases pilot load during arguably the most
critical portion of a sailplane flight, seemingly causing a problem
rather than solving one.
FYI, those older types of (nylon) hooks can bind and not release
I only used either the EK Remote Release tow hook which I converted
to a capture tow hook for models up to 115 inch span such as the
Paragon. These models didn't zoom very well and I could usually do
as well by towing as slow as possible to minimize the amount of
towline reeled in. Nothing
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