Ummmm....throw bags that come with carabiners are generally locking. Tow tethers (and sometimes flip lines) generally come with a non-locking biner for quick grabs and those non-locking biners are also covered and secured so they won't snag a rope in a rescue and are meant for deployment when towing a kayak back to the bank. The Golden Retriever is a throw bag/tow tether hybrid. If you don't need a tow tether and want a throw bag with a locking biner, plenty of other options not designed to be a tow tether.Because I wanted to keep the bag and thought they would be like, no we don’t use those anymore and send me a locking one, but I was wrong. I thought it was basic knowledge that you only use locking carabiners in whitewater but I guess that’s just me.
I doubt Kokatat and Outdoorplay would sell something similar if it was unsafe and not a somewhat industry standard use for a carabiner.

River Tow Tether
5 ft. webbing, wire gate carabiner. The River Tow Tether only works with rescue PFDs. Colors: Black


North Water Pig Tail Bungee Webbing Tow
Haul boats and swimmers back to shore safely with the North Water Pig Tail Bungee Webbing Tow. An internal bungee cord stretches to absorb shock. The steel d-ring attaches to your quick rescue belt and a carabiner attaches to your target. In a pin or broach situation, a Pig Tail can be helpful...

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