Inventors:
Edward F. Casad - St. Marys OH
Thomas R. Casad - Celina OH
Richard E. Jones - St. Marys OH
Assignee:
Ajax Machine and Welding Co. - St. Marys OH
International Classification:
B63B 2156
Abstract:
A safety release for water skiing tow lines comprising a U-shaped body having a rearwardly facing slot therein, a mounting bracket for securing the device to a ski pylon, a release arm pivotally secured to the body and including a bolt which extends across the slot when the arm is in a vertical position so as to engage the terminal loop of the ski rope. When the arm is pulled forwardly by means of a trip line operated from within the boat, the bolt is retracted out of the slot thereby releasing the tow line. Adjustable spring biased detents are provided for locking the release handle in the open and closed positions.