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Default Tow belt problems

NRS and other kayak equipment manufacturers make tow belts but
incorporate Aluminiun Climbing Beeners into the mix.
We that play on salt water soon realize Aluminium and The Sea are a bad
mix.
I have two tow systems purchased in the last 12 months, both with
seized beeners after being laeft wet in the car for a couple of weeks.
NRC is sending this to their R & D department.
My R & D went to a ships chandler and picked up a stainless beener for
about 3 quid. Brass is available as is a nylon water sliing clip. These
options do not rust, oxidize or seize like the lump of white stuff I
just took off my tow system.
Does anyone else have this issue: And why are kayaking companies tying
this rubish into an otherwise fine product?