On Jan 28, 7:58 pm, Johan Larson wrote:
So far, all of my glider launches have been by aero-tow. I would like to
broaden my experience a bit, and try some sort of ground launch. I'm trying
to interest my club here in San Francisco in trying auto-towing one
weekend. How much should we expect to spend on the gear? It basically comes
down to the tow-cable, doesn't it?

Johan Larson

It depends. Do you have a release available? For one time you can
buy cheap polypro rope for around $100. Good rope will run several
hundred if you want to do more than a weekend. Also dragging the rope
around will wear it out pretty quick.